"Other customers will probably want this as well, right? We've gotten feedback about it. It's a no-brainer. Might as well..."
I've realized that one of the critical prod dev skills is pinpointing unchecked assumptions. Clue here is grouping all customers.(1/3)
I've realized that one of the critical prod dev skills is pinpointing unchecked assumptions. Clue here is grouping all customers.(1/3)
Experience is important because if we check *all* of our assumptions, *all* the time, then that is a lot of assumptions to check. It is worthwhile, but costly.
In this example, we assume different groups of customers will have the same needs .. (2/3)
In this example, we assume different groups of customers will have the same needs .. (2/3)
...we are also potentially falling into that "might as well" trap, whereby we delay more important work bc of assumptions about efficiency.
...and equating lots of feedback to importance.
It's a muscle to build and something to practice (3/3)
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...and equating lots of feedback to importance.
It's a muscle to build and something to practice (3/3)
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