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Re:Ask HN: How do you find out what users want? by benologist on Wednesday January 25, 2017 @09:45AM (#13481714)
I think you're covering pre-launch 'find out what users want' while an MVP and iteration focuses on the next phase of that question, after you launch something and want to start getting into the specifics, 'find out what my users want'.
Re:Ask HN: How do you find out what users want? by owebmaster on Wednesday January 25, 2017 @11:35AM (#13482866)
And your point is that any next step after wondering would be a MVP. I don't think it is logically wrong, but I'm talking about "lean startup MVP's" that every student is shipping like crazy nowadays, flooding the internet with useless stuff. I don't mean that this should not be allowed, just that I don't think this proccess is a good approach to create a well succeded technology project. But it is good to learn more about tech, development, and fail fast :)
Re:Ask HN: How do you find out what users want? by benologist on Wednesday January 25, 2017 @12:33PM (#13483606)
I guess it's more accurate to say the next step is the P from MVP, or the execution of the idea, the MV are optional.

MVP advocates putting your product out there at such an early stage to find out if it's actually a terrible idea before you commit to the entire upfront cost of building the complete product. The iteration enables your users and customers to influence product decisions as they arise. These can be positive additions to a project, or just as importantly signal it's a bad idea that isn't worth pursuing further.