What is PPoS for
A Primitive Piece of Shit (PPoS) is a discovery and development technique in which a new product or website is developed.
- Forget about the name of the project
- Don't buy the domain for it yet
- It is a shit, so treat it like one
- Is it worth it? Launch it and show it to your closest
- It didn't work? Move on, forget it, start a new PPoS
Primitive - adjective - of or typical of an early stage of development; not advanced or complicated in structure
Shit - noun - nonsense, or something of low quality
Shit - noun - nonsense, or something of low quality
Background
I have built, launched and thrown away quite a lot of side projects and this is my manifesto not to waste time, deliver and/or stay sane without regrets from r/SideProject
Get started - ask yourself:
What is this primitive piece of shit I am going to waste my time on?
Explain___
How much time am I going to spend on this shit?
Estimate___
Are there better things I can do now than this shit?
Yes > You are done with this - toss it away...
No > Please continue
When will I decide to throw this shit away?
Deadline___
Who is really willing to use this shit?
List of at least 5 committed people who you will be bothering with this___
Commit
I agree that if this shit will take me more time than anticipated, I will be like “FUCK THAT SHIT” and will throw it away
I agree that if this shit will prove to be more complicated than anticipated, I will be like “FUCK THAT SHIT” and will throw it away
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