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Successful Speedy MVP Website Development by Xdite Before learining Rails, you heard that it speeds up the development considerably. However, once you become a professional developer, you found things aren't what you think it should be. That's right. Your development speed has increased, but even with project management, you still have to work overtime. When you finally finish and release the product, the result does not meet your goal or expectation. So after listening to this talk, you should gain some insights about delivering the project in time and successfully, and the next Hackathon winner will be you. Help us caption & translate this video! http://amara.org/v/Lg6T/
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In the presentation titled "Successful Speedy MVP Website Development" by Xdite at Rails Pacific 2016, the speaker discusses strategies for efficiently building a market-ready product, differentiating between the initial expectation of rapid development with Ruby on Rails and the realities faced in professional projects. Key insights revolve around managing time and resources to create a successful minimal viable product (MVP) in a limited timeframe. ### Key Points Discussed: - **Misconception of Speed**: Although Ruby on Rails enhances development speed, many developers discover that they still face overtime and unmet expectations in real-world projects. - **Hackathon Strategy**: Xdite shares valuable tips on how to effectively manage time and deliver a project within tight deadlines, emphasizing the importance of a well-structured approach. - **Pitching and Presentation**: A great pitch is crucial. Projects often fail at the demo stage if they do not present well to judges. A strong focus should be on how the product aligns with user needs and addresses specific problems. - **Focus on One Feature**: Instead of attempting to build many features, Xdite advises teams to concentrate on delivering a single, well-executed feature that solves a particular problem within the designated time frame. - **Time Management**: The speaker outlines how they broke down their project into manageable milestones, allocating time efficiently to ensure they finish before the final presentation. - **Continuous Deployment**: Setting up reliable deployment processes early to avoid last-minute failures is highlighted as a crucial aspect of ensuring project success. - **Iterative Testing and Feedback**: Engaging peers for feedback and testing during the development process helps identify issues early and refine the product. - **Final Pitch Preparation**: Spending sufficient time on the presentation itself is essential, as it can significantly impact the judges' perception of the project. ### Conclusion: Xdite concludes that success in hackathons and projects lies in clear focus, strategic planning, and the importance of presentation. The most impressive product isn’t just the one that is complex and feature-rich, but the one that is delivered successfully within a tight timeframe and effectively communicates its value to the audience. Overall, this talk serves as a guide for developers and teams wanting to enhance their efficiency and success rates in rapid product development, especially in competitive environments like hackathons.
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