Model Method
- This tutorial explains how to create a model of a project in greater and greater detail, with the final model becoming a live site.
- It's writen with the idea that you're developing a project for a client, but if you're developing a site for yourself it's also useful - just think of yourself as the client.
Workflow
It's important for you and the client to have a clear idea of what is happening at each stage
Cargo Cult Development
- Avoid cargo cult development
- Each step should be based on the results of the previous step
- There should be clear connections between elements in one step and the next
- Example of what to avoid:
1) Define Users and goals
2) Add blogs as a feature - even though it doesn't solve any of the goals in step 1
Comments
Thanks
More about planning
Hi Robert, I recently released the first five chapters of my open source online book called Drupal Websites: A Planner's Guide at http://planningdrupalsites.com. It's my way of giving back to the community. It's a beta site in that there is more to come (including a nicer theme). It offers behind-the-scenes activities that can help support the process you describe here.