What is the biggest lesson you learned while building your first product?

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Indu Thangamuthu · Accepted Answer

Patience

David Baker · Answer

Listening to potential users early was my most significant takeaway. Assumptions can lead you far from what people really want.

Bailey Richardson · Answer

I underestimated the importance of documenting everything. Good records saved me when I needed clarity later on.

Answer

I came to the realization that getting the product in front of potential customers as soon as possible is far more important than striving for perfection. Early on, I was obsessed with polishing every detail, but what really mattered was gathering feedback. This allowed me to make adjustments based on real user needs rather than assumptions.

What is the biggest lesson you learned while building your first product?

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