Here's how you can ensure a successful web application project by effectively communicating with your boss.

The rigidity of the goals will also depend on the kind of project you are implementing. For a service based company this should ideally be the source of truth and is most likely part of the contract. In which case you should definitely keep this as the north star and work towards it. However if you are working on a prototype or a startup it is good to remember that these scopes are bound to change. In the fast iteration cycle of startups these goals are determined based on a hypothesis you may have about the market but as you start shipping features the market might approve or disapprove the hypothesis. Don't be hesitant to rework your goals towards what your customer want.

To Solve a problem one should know his/ her goal for the problem as that only sets the path of how it is to be done and how much efficiently, and when the path is set it becomes way easier to excel

1. Set Clear goals: Define project objectives and scope with your boss to align expectations. 2. Regular Updates: Provide frequent progress reports to keep your boss informed and involved. 3. Address Challenges Early: Discuss potential hurdles or changes promptly to avoid surprises. 4. Seek Feedback: Regularly gather input to ensure the project meets expectations. 5. Document Decisions: Record agreements and changes to maintain clarity throughout the project.

I'd like you to begin by discussing the project's purpose and the problems it aims to solve. And you have to make sure that you understand the each area of the project so that you can take right decisions on time.

Planning makes the path easier to reach the goal and makes the environment more clear removing unwanted problems that can arise due to lack of communication

Agree on a regular update schedule, such as weekly meetings or bi-weekly check-ins. Use these sessions to discuss progress, address concerns, and adjust plans as needed. Provide concise and clear status reports. Highlight completed tasks, ongoing activities, and any issues or risks. Use visuals like charts or graphs to make the information easily digestible. You can also use tools like Trello, Asana, or Jira to track tasks, deadlines, and progress. Ensure your boss has access to view updates in real-time.

Making Development to be seen as something from Mars is not what makes a developer a good one, but presenting the solution in a way that the end user feels like they are use to it even though it's a new solution to a new problem is the thing that makes a developer great!