1 repo
Use a repository with a real backlog item and permission to inspect relevant code.
Design partner pilot
Bring one real backlog item. Leave with proof.
The pilot program bridges service revenue and product validation. It gives customers a useful bounded result while producing evidence for commercialization.
Pilot shape
Small enough to finish. Real enough to prove.
1 work order
Pick a narrow bug fix, automation repair, or feature slice with visible acceptance criteria.
1 proof bundle
Return the plan, scope, diff, checks, result, and rollback/resume path.
1 debrief
Capture what worked, what failed, what should be improved, and willingness to pay.
Best fit
Ideal design partners have painful backlog but limited engineering bandwidth.
Strong first pilots include Maine small businesses, agencies, founders, civic-tech groups, dev shops, and internal teams with practical software friction.
Good candidate tasks
- Fix a failing workflow or script
- Add a small UI/status feature
- Repair a test or CI failure
- Document and harden a fragile process
- Produce a safe implementation plan for a larger change