[jtchang]

I love writing snippets of code. Usually they form the basis of a much larger, well architected idea.

But at the beginning everything starts out with just one or two files. Figure out what you want to get done and just do it. Don't worry about if it is ugly or not. You are just proving an idea.

If you are attacking a much larger concept you still want to start small. If it is a web application make sure you use a framework.

Once you know you can do it then you start architecting. Make a list of tech choices you know or want to learn and might be a good fit.