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+title: Scaling personal projects
+date: 2024-08-22 09:00:00
+tags: [PHPSW, Public Speaking, Software Development]
+---
+
+Here are some quick notes from Ferdie De Oliveria's talk, "Scaling Personal Projects", at [PHP South West last week](https://www.meetup.com/php-sw/events/302521220):
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+- Create the project and change the name later. Don't let the project name be a blocker.
+- Identify key features and functionality. Use a tool like a Trello board to capture and manage tasks.
+- Ponder on the challenges.
+- Have a growth mindset.
+- Divide tasks into heavy work, medium work and quick wins.
+- Fail fast, fail early.
+- Refactor.
+- Iterate.
+- If people don't like it, make it better.
+- Consistency is key.
+- Practice and perseverance.
+
+<https://acumenlogs.com>
+
+TODO: add links to the slides and video of the talk once they are released.