Getting Real: The smarter, faster, easier way to build a successful web application

Building a web app doesn’t have to be hard. Start out small, self-funded and passionate, with few features and a problem to solve. A team of just 3 is ideal for version 1.0 (a dev, a designer, and a switch). Hires will come later — and that's a whole other beast that this book also tackles. But you're still at the beginning, learning to strip down to the essentials by focusing on prioritization, budget, and timeline. This can all feel pretty limiting. Above all, you have to remember that few decisions are really final, iteration is a given, and your "limitations" can be your greatest strengths.