Binyang
“Validate fast, fail fast” — I finally feel like I truly understand this mindset now, which is essentially the MVP approach.
My old process used to be: confirm the idea, choose the tech stack, build the architecture, design the UI, and dive deep into details. Most of my time and energy were consumed by the technical side upfront, rather than validating the idea itself or testing feasibility. In the end, many of those projects still failed. It wasn’t a complete waste, but overall it wasn’t an efficient way to build products.
Recently, I’ve started shifting my mindset and practicing the MVP approach instead. I focus first on validating the core functionality. If the product works and the direction makes sense, then I can refine and polish it later. This saves a huge amount of time and energy, while also giving me feedback as quickly as possible.