Start at the End

I always begin by defining what must work on the website before I can release it. Start at the end by deciding what must work, and then work backward. Think of it like starting a journey- you need to know where you are going before you can decide how to get there. For example, the page must load correctly in the major browsers. If this is not the case, you are not finished developing the website. If the page loads correctly, you can cross that off the list and move on to the next test. Defining the minimum necessary to be correct before you call the website done helps you know when you can release it.