project life cycle

1. Think of idea
2. Brainstorm
3. Explore implementation options. Find trade offs.
4. Outline scope of the project and estimate amount of work.
5. Begin work. Write prototypes and test them.
6. Work steady for a month or two.
7. Abandon project.

I usually skip steps 2,3,4,6.

I only do 1,6 then publish it in the app store.

>>2,3
This explains everything.