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Re:How many users block Google analytics? (2017) by stedaniels on Sunday March 01, 2020 @03:10AM (#22455762)
Analytics driven development is like flying a plane on instruments only with all the windows covered up. I mean, sure, you'll get there, but compared to flying normally you are missing out on so much.

Watching individual user sessions from session recordings provides more depth, but you are still missing out on great swathes of information.

Analytics and session recordings don't give anything near as much concrete data as taking the time to engage with your users. You then use analytics to confirm behaviour.

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Re:How many users block Google analytics? (2017) by marcosdumay on Sunday March 01, 2020 @09:06AM (#22456875)
> sure, you'll get there

Hum... On real life you would quickly discover how vulnerable all of your instruments are sensitive to both random and bad-intended interference.

You can apply the same phrase as a metaphor for software.

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Re:How many users block Google analytics? (2017) by joshuamorton on Sunday March 01, 2020 @06:20PM (#22460116)
> Hum... On real life you would quickly discover how vulnerable all of your instruments are sensitive to both random and bad-intended interference.

Well no, commercial pilots have to be rated IFR. Flying via instruments only is completely normal and part of the training. Visual is perhaps easier for many people, but you lose the use of visual navigation in all kinds of circumstances, like at night, over the ocean, or in a storm.

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Re:How many users block Google analytics? (2017) by AmericanChopper on Sunday March 01, 2020 @03:36AM (#22455832)
Analytics driven development is a strawman. It’s simply one of many factors that can influence development decisions. Depending on the particular circumstances, it may be incredibly valuable, or not valuable at all.
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