A solo developer outlines a rigorous process for deciding which project ideas to pursue, emphasizing a "one-sentence test" to distill the smallest useful version of a concept. Ideas must solve a repeated, real problem and survive initial novelty to be considered. The developer also compares new ideas against existing projects to avoid duplication and seeks to identify a specific user and problem moment before committing to development. AI
IMPACT Provides insight into personal productivity and project management strategies for developers working with AI tools.
RANK_REASON The item is a personal blog post about a developer's personal workflow and decision-making process for choosing projects, not a significant industry event.
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