Map Ideas by Learning Value and Effort
Prioritize prototype candidates by learning value and effort.
Effort to test Learning value about the job Low effort High effort Low learning High learning Test first High learning - Low effort Use scrappy prototypes here: concierge test, storyboard, fake door, sample output, or role-play. These answer important job questions without heavy build. tl Scope carefully High learning - High effort Worth considering when the risk is central, but shrink fidelity before committing. Ask what smaller artifact could answer the same question. tr Use sparingly Low learning - Low effort Good for polishing language or small usability checks, but do not let easy tests crowd out important uncertainty. bl
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