Hours 0–2
Pick the irritation
Write the problem in one sentence, find three real examples of it, and decide who feels it and what a useful result looks like.
Done when
0 of 4Step 1 done.
Challenge · 48 hours
Build one useful tool in 48 hours
From one annoying task to a small tool on a public address that strangers can use without you. Seven steps, hour by hour.
Start step 1
7 steps · about 43 min of reading
Hours 2–4
Reduce the flow
One input, one action, one result. Remove accounts, dashboards, settings and anything that does not change the outcome.
Done when
0 of 4Step 2 done.
Hours 4–8
Choose the stack
Prefer tools you already know. Decide what runs in the browser, what needs a server, and put an empty page on a stable address.
Done when
0 of 2Step 3 done.
Hours 8–24
Build the useful path
Make input, action and result work from start to finish, with your three real examples. Ignore polish until then.
Done when
0 of 2Step 4 done.
Hours 24–34
Make it explain itself
The shortest possible explanation, then labels, empty states, errors, the keyboard, the phone and the first thirty seconds.
Done when
0 of 4Step 5 done.
Hours 34–42
Test it on a stranger
Give it to one person without explaining it. Watch where they hesitate, and fix that before adding anything.
Done when
0 of 3Step 6 done.
Hours 42–48
Publish and ask
A stable address, a tiny way to send feedback, five people who should see it, and one question for them.
Done when
0 of 4Step 7 done.