How we build three websites in five weeks

1. S U R V I V I N G A H E AV Y
D E A D L I N E
F R A N Z D U M FA R T

2. O U R
C H A L L E N G E
• 3 websites
• 5 weeks
• 3 languages
• 40 different markets
• Internet Explorer 7
compatible
• 2 developer

4. C R E AT E M I L E S T O N E
TA S K S
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5. • Make a list of all features
• Break the whole project down into smaller steps
• Now re-check the list and mark every task
which could be heavy, critical or problematic
• Try to finish these tasks first to get control over
the project!

6. M A K E I T C O Z Y
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7. • Clean project setup
• GIT version control
• Try to work with your favourite tools
(Sass, CoffeeScript, Jade,…)

8. W O R K T I D Y
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9. • Find the right path between modular
perfection and spaghetti code
• It’s your “home” for the next weeks:
Produce a clean codebase
• Go the extra mile

10. L E A R N T O
S AY “ N O ”
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11. • This is agency work, this is Sparta!
• Your job is to make clear rules to
be able to get your work done
• Learn to say “no”

12. G O I N G L I V E ,
C L O S E Y O U R E Y E S
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14. • Focus on every single task
• Close your Mailapp and work on
one task at a time, than check again
for a new one
• Try not to get angry because of
some feedback. Just do it.

15. B E S O C I A L ,
B E H U M A N
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16. W H Y ?

19. @ V O G R I M
V O G R I M . C O M