One of the most useful devices throughout the history of humankind has been the tripod. Ancient civilizations throughout Greece and China used tripod-like devices for cooking, as ornaments, and as altars. Fast forward to modern times and tripods are still are useful as ever. Any photographer worth their weight knows that a tripod is essential in capturing those memorable pictures. A tripod ensures that a camera has a solid foundation. Product development in software is similar to using a tripod in photography. You need a solid foundation to increase your chances of success in developing products. In software that process can be distilled down to a three (tripod) pronged approach. Think. Design. Make. Think is understanding what the problem is and why it matters. Design is determining a solution and how it solves the problem. Make is building the solution. I have used the above approach to successfully deliver SharePoint, .NET, portal and web application solutions. So, I have my tripod and I know how to use it. What can I help you build?