Before starting your project, it is a very good idea to outline your project goals so that you know what you are working towards and keep yourself on track in order to create a product that is fit for service. You should consider what you want to create from the point of view of the user, the site owner or person who is tasking you with creating the website, and from your point of view; the developer. Create a bullet point list for each about what they would expect your final product to be like. This will obviously differ from project to project but some may stay the same.
User Goals:
- A website that is easy to navigate.
- A website that will display well on different devices.
- Positive and immediate feedback from the site such as on hover or on click JavaScript animations to ensure a good user experience.
- Able to create an account to log in and out (for a website with accounts).
- Have my data and information stored securely.
Site Owner Goals:
- Provide a website that is safe for users to sign up to and that their data is handled securely.
Developer Goals:
- A well designed website that catches the attention of the users.
- A responsive website where the functionality is not impacted by screen size.
- Easy navigation that is intuitive and responsive.
- A website designed with accessibility in mind.
- A back end that will handle user details.
- A finished product that will proudly be displayed within the developer's portfolio.