The product journey
Start from the task you're facing, not the format of the answer. These stages are a navigational aid, not a rigid process — jump in wherever you are.
Idea
Find and frame a problem worth solving.
Validate
Gather evidence on the problem, the idea and your customers before committing.
Decide
Reach a documented decision on whether and how to proceed.
Design
Turn a validated idea into a precise, buildable product definition.
Build
Scope and build the smallest useful version worth testing.
Launch
Get the product, support and go-to-market ready, then release it.
Improve
Review progress on a regular cadence and decide what to do next.