build the perfect product: 3 rules for agile teams
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How to BuildThe Perfect Product
By @darshu inspired by @zzeran
> Over-develop >>
Test>>> Leave only the best features
Yes it is. You need to
> Over-develop
Instead of arguing whether “it’s a killer feature” or “completely useless” just go ahead and build it. The users will tell you who was right.
Now measure the usage and engagement of the new features:
1. Are users using them?
2. Are they preforming like you hoped?
>> Test
>>> Leave only the best features
And Now, remove all the less successful features, and leave only the best ones. Don’t be sentimental, it’s just code.
Golden advice
Don’t develop features for hypothetical users*. Develop for your existing users.
* Hypothetical users are people who say “if you only had X I’d use your tool.”
Be:> Quick to release.> Keen to test.> Quick to remove.
The Take Away
By @darshu inspired by @zzeran
Rule #2 - Complete Coder Ownership
A B C … Z
SLOW:
FAST:
A to Z
Forget about traditional divisions between product, design, R&D and marketing. Hire coders who can come up with product ideas, collaborate with designers, understand marketing and take things from A to Z themselves.
Golden advice
Show them the goal, not the way.
By @darshu inspired by @zzeran
Release non-perfect products
What seems imperfect to you, will probably go unnoticed by most. The users who do notice and
care enough to give you feedback, will help you reach perfection as you go.
Golden advice
Perfect is the enemy of Done. Do first, perfect later.
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