FIELD NOTES — THE LOG

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Practical guides and field notes from Zach Chester in Winnipeg. Scope an MVP, choose a useful automation, or check an AI-built app before launch. Worksheets are free to download. The product notes stay here too.

THE-LOG

The log Every field note on file 10 entries

Field notes, newest first.

LOG-010 2026-09-06 AI App Launch Checklist: From Vibe-Coded Demo to Real Users AI App Development LOG-008 2026-09-06 AI Automation for Small Business: What to Automate First Business Automation LOG-009 2026-09-06 MVP Development Cost in Canada: Scope Before You Compare Quotes Prototype-Led Validation LOG-007 2026-06-11 Selling Discord Access With Shopify Needs a Claim Flow Shopify Apps LOG-006 2026-06-11 A Shopify Discord Bot Should Do More Than Post Order Alerts Shopify Apps LOG-005 2026-06-11 Shopify Discord Role Automation Starts With Customer Eligibility Shopify Apps LOG-004 2026-06-10 AI-Assisted App Development Needs Product Judgment AI App Development LOG-003 2026-06-10 AI Products Need GTM Systems Before They Need More Motion SaaS GTM Systems LOG-002 2026-06-10 Prototype-Led Market Validation Beats Another Idea Deck Prototype-Led Validation LOG-001 2026-06-10 A Strong Shopify App Portfolio Owns Clear Operator Surfaces Shopify Apps