Section 02
Training roadmap
One sentence, six moves. This is the loop you will run today and at the hackathon itself.
The method · Start here
Think clearly plan simply prompt carefully build V1 test demo business value.
Step 01
Think clearly
Understand the user, the business problem, and the decision the app supports.
Step 02
Plan simply
Write a one-page PRD. Name the V1. List what is out of scope.
Step 03
Prompt carefully
One change at a time. Verify before you ask for the next thing.
Step 04
Build V1
Land the spine end-to-end before you polish anything.
Step 05
Test
Walk the demo path on a fresh load. Fix only critical issues.
Step 06
Demo business value
Show, in 60 seconds, how the app helps the business decide or act.
What we keep out of this app, on purpose
- No real MentorME challenge details — those arrive only at the hackathon.
- No login, no database, no analytics, no team workspaces.
- No grading or scoring — this is a learning companion, not a judge.
Tip
You'll come back to this loop whenever you feel lost in the weeds. Next: the 180-minute syllabus.