Build-First Decision Checklist (2026) 1) Business target - Lead generation from search - Daily repeat engagement - Operations process control 2) Product choice - Website first - Mobile app first - Custom software / ERP first 3) Users and workflows - Primary user group defined - Core workflow documented - Top three pain points listed 4) Scope and delivery - MVP features capped (max 10) - Out-of-scope features listed - Timeline and budget range set 5) Production readiness - Tracking events defined - Security and policy pages ready - QA and deployment checklist ready 6) Commercial clarity - Quote assumptions confirmed - Milestones and acceptance criteria confirmed - Change request process defined 7) Next action - Request free audit - Validate roadmap and estimate