goal-first engineering
nounUK /ɡəʊl fɜːst ˌendʒɪˈnɪərɪŋ/
US /ɡoʊl fɜːrst ˌendʒɪˈnɪrɪŋ/
A way of building things where you decide what you want to happen first, then make it.
The team used goal-first engineering to design a playground that every kid could enjoy.
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2. A planning method that starts with the desired result and works backward to the steps.
Goal-first engineering helped them finish the treehouse before summer.
3. A teamwork style where everyone agrees on the main aim before choosing tools or materials.
With goal-first engineering, the class picked the robot's job before picking its parts.
4. A problem-solving approach that checks every choice against the final target.
Goal-first engineering kept the bridge project focused on safety and fun.