tool-first strategy
noun phraseA tool-first strategy is a plan where you pick the right tool before you start a job.
Using a tool-first strategy, the team chose the best app before writing any code.
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2. A business plan that invests in tools and software before hiring more people.
The startup followed a tool-first strategy to keep costs low.
3. A teaching method that introduces the right learning tool before the lesson begins.
Her tool-first strategy meant students learned the calculator before the math unit.
4. A design habit of choosing the building tool before drawing the final plan.
The builder's tool-first strategy saved time on the project.
5. A problem-solving style that starts by finding the best instrument for the task.
With a tool-first strategy, he grabbed the right wrench before opening the box.