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Notes from the prototype workshop.

Honest writing on prototyping, validating app ideas, working with developers, and what we've learned shipping software since 2018.

How Agencies Can Prototype Client Ideas Before Quoting Development

How Agencies Can Prototype Client Ideas Before Quoting Development

Learn how prototyping client ideas before quoting development helps agencies reduce scope creep, improve estimates, validate requirements, and win client trust.

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What Questions Should You Answer Before Building Your App?

What Questions Should You Answer Before Building Your App?

Answer these 10 essential questions before building your app. Validate your idea, define your audience, plan your MVP, budget, and launch strategy.

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How to pitch your app idea to a technical co‑founder

How to pitch your app idea to a technical co‑founder

Craft an App Idea Pitch that lands a technical co‑founder. Plan with evidence, use a proven framework, and refine with real feedback. Data‑backed guide.

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How Non-Technical Founders Can Show Their App Idea to Developers

How Non-Technical Founders Can Show Their App Idea to Developers

Learn how non-technical founders can present an app idea to developers using PRDs, wireframes, prototypes, and MVP planning to avoid costly mistakes.

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What is a developer handover document and why does it matter?

What is a developer handover document and why does it matter?

A handover document prevents project delays when developers leave. Learn what it contains, how it fits with software handover documentation, and the best practices that keep it from becoming shelfware.

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Why bother testing a SaaS idea before you build?

Why bother testing a SaaS idea before you build?

Don't build a ghost town. Learn to test a SaaS idea with customer discovery, concierge MVPs, and fake door tests. Get paid proof before you write a single line of code.

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Prototype vs wireframe vs mockup: what's the actual difference?

Prototype vs wireframe vs mockup: what's the actual difference?

Mixing them up makes a mess of your feedback. A wireframe tests structure, a mockup shows the vibe, and a prototype proves the flow. Know which one you need before the meeting starts.

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How to brief a development agency before you spend €20k+

How to brief a development agency before you spend €20k+

Agencies can't read your mind. A tight brief gets you quotes you can actually compare and spares you from paying for assumptions. Here's what to include, how to structure it, and where most teams trip up.

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What do investors look for in a startup prototype?

What do investors look for in a startup prototype?

Investors don't fund pretty screens. Learn what a startup prototype must actually prove: demand signals, user evidence, and the thinking behind the build that moves a check.

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Should You Build a Prototype Before Hiring Developers?

Should You Build a Prototype Before Hiring Developers?

Data shows why teams build a prototype before hiring developers: 82% success rate vs 55%, 40-50% less rework, faster time to market, and lower costs. Learn when prototyping pays off.

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What should a pitch deck prototype look like for investors?

What should a pitch deck prototype look like for investors?

Discover exactly how to build a pitch deck prototype that secures funding. Learn the core components, best practices, and exact frameworks for startup pitching.

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How to validate your app idea before spending money on development

How to validate your app idea before spending money on development

Before you spend on development, see if people actually want it. Talk to users, test a simple landing page, and ask for payment. Real demand beats good ideas every time.

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