# How I Stopped Wasting Time on Glide Projects

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**Created:** [July 6, 2025, 3:50pm UTC](https://community.glideapps.com/t/how-i-stopped-wasting-time-on-glide-projects/82980 "2025-07-06T15:50:40Z")\
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**How I Stopped Wasting Time on Glide Projects — and Created a Simple Method That Works Every Time**

 ![S.T.A.R.T.](https://us1.discourse-cdn.com/flex002/uploads/glideapps/original/3X/9/b/9b9e53bb47350b92bb64b36db5449609de0d9f99.jpeg)

When I started building apps with Glide, I often jumped straight in — excited and full of ideas.

But too many times I got stuck.  
📉 Data wasn’t organized.  
🌀 Logic became complicated and confusing.  
🧱 The user experience didn’t flow well.

Often, I had to start over from scratch.

The problem wasn’t Glide. The problem was **not having a clear process**.

After working on many projects and learning from each, I developed a straightforward, repeatable framework that I now use on every project.

I call it:

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### **S.T.A.R.T.**

**S – Specify**  
Define what the system should do and who it’s for.

**T – Tidy Data**  
Clean and organize all the data your app will use.

**A – Assemble UI**  
Build clear, intuitive screens designed for your users.

**R – Run Logic**  
Set up workflows, actions, and automations to make the app work smoothly.

**T – Test**  
Test thoroughly to ensure everything functions perfectly.

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This method changed how I build Glide apps. It saves time, reduces frustration, and helps deliver powerful, usable systems — fast.

If you’re building with Glide, follow these steps. It will save you headaches.

Need help applying it to your project? Let’s talk.

📅 Book a 20-min discovery call: [Calendly](https://calendly.com/gideon-lahav/20-min-consultation)  
🌐 Learn more: [https://gideonlahav.com](https://gideonlahav.com)