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Project Planning for Web Developers

Aug 30, 2023

In this podcast, the hosts discuss project planning for web developers, covering topics such as team setup, communication channels, and organizational techniques. They highlight the importance of breaking down big problems, considering SEO, and documenting thoughts and requirements. The significance of diagrams in project planning is also explored, along with the idea of finding one's own unique approach to project management.

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Quick takeaways

Clear project goals and effective planning are crucial for successful web development projects.

Tailor project management approaches to your team's needs and avoid overcomplicating the process.

Requirements gathering and stakeholder involvement are essential steps in project planning.

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The Importance of Project Planning

Project planning is crucial for successful web development projects. Many people jump into projects without proper planning, which often leads to confusion and failure. Planning allows you to define the project's end goal, set proper expectations, and determine the required resources. It also helps you identify stakeholders, hold meetings to gather requirements, and create a design document that outlines the project scope and use cases. While there are different project management frameworks like Agile and Scrum, it's important to tailor these approaches to your team's needs and avoid overcomplicating the process.

Introduction

2min

The Importance of Project Planning in Web Development

28min

SEO Types and Importance of Thorough Planning for Web Development Projects

3min

The Importance of Diagrams in Project Planning

4min

Finding Your Unique Approach to Project Management

11min

Using the Wrong System and Supporting the Show

2min

Project planning sounds like it's the job of a project manager, but the truth is that a web developer interacts with so many parts of an online project that project management skills are crucial. When working as a freelancer, or for a small business, there might not even be a project manager on staff, leaving the web developer to manage their own team, time, and communications. Sprints/scrum and agile seem to dominate the project management space and have helped a lot of teams be successful, but as a project manager its important that you use what's right for your team. You might only be working with a few developers and a Kanban board (ie Trello) board, and if that works? Then why change it? In this episode, Matt and Mike discuss project management from the perspective of a web developer - covering how to manage stakeholders, communication channels, and organizational techniques.

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