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How the work actually runs — written from the desk.
Checklists for vibe-coded apps, MVP scope, agents, fitness products. The title is the job. The subtitle is the promise. Open a note for the how.
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Before an MVP handoff, test whether its data can leave
Use a small export exercise to check whether business records, attachments and relationships survive a platform change.
A working MVP can still be difficult to hand over if its business records only make sense inside the original application. Before choosing the next development phase, try exporting one complete customer workflow and…
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B2B app CSV imports: preview the changes before saving
Scope a first CSV import around field mapping, rejected rows, duplicate handling and a clear recovery path.
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Booking app cancellations: separate the appointment from the refund
Define what happens to availability, notifications and refund status when a customer cancels an appointment.
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Education app: a completed lesson is not proof of learning
Keep lesson completion separate from practice evidence so a dashboard cannot report progress the product has not actually seen.
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Field-service photos: keep evidence on the visit, even offline
Attach photos to a specific job visit so a later sync cannot file them against the wrong customer.
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Fitness app reminders that respect changing routines
Plan reminders around a user’s chosen routine, with clear pause, reschedule and completion behavior.
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Marketplace MVP: prove the first successful match
Define request quality, provider response and completed work before expanding a service marketplace.
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TestFlight before a public store listing: who should see the build
Decide who the first testers are, what they must complete, and what evidence you need before paying the store-review tax.
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Freeze the data model before an AI coding sprint
Give the assistant a locked schema and one workflow. Generated screens are cheap; a second, conflicting database is not.
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When WhatsApp ops need a client portal
Chat can run early delivery. A portal becomes useful when you need a login, a record and a status a stranger can trust.
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Vibe-coded MVP: what to check before inviting real users
A practical release checklist for founders moving from an AI-generated prototype to a usable product.
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How to scope a speedy MVP around one customer workflow
A small release plan that prioritizes evidence, clear acceptance criteria and a reliable handover.
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Fitness app MVP: choose the first habit before the feature list
Scope a fitness product around repeat usage, reliable logging and careful handling of personal data.
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Repair a vibe-coded app or rebuild it? A practical decision test
Inspect one complete workflow before deciding whether an AI-built prototype needs targeted repairs or a fresh implementation.
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An MVP brief that makes development estimates comparable
Define users, workflows and acceptance criteria so proposals describe the same release.
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A coach–client fitness app: design the feedback loop first
A product scope for assigning workouts, recording completion and giving coaches useful follow-up information.
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Appointment booking MVP: prevent double bookings before adding features
Specify availability, reservations and cancellation rules for a dependable first scheduling product.
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AI support assistant MVP: define the human handoff
Scope an assistant around grounded answers, explicit limits and recoverable escalation.
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Field-service app MVP: make offline job updates reliable
Plan local saves, synchronization and conflict handling for teams working with unreliable connectivity.
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Education app MVP: start with practice and useful feedback
Choose a learning activity, a feedback rule and a repeat-use measure before building a course platform.
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E-commerce returns portal MVP: make order states explicit
Scope a returns workflow that handles eligibility, review and customer status without duplicate requests.
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B2B reporting dashboard MVP: agree on the metric contract
Specify definitions, freshness and reconciliation before building charts for operational decisions.
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