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V1 is for Us

2024/10/30
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Jason Fried 强调软件的 V1 版本应该首先满足公司内部的需求,而不是基于对想象中用户需求的猜测。他认为,基于真实使用场景进行开发,可以更有效地评估产品的质量,并避免在不必要的功能上浪费时间和精力。他以 37signals 公司自身的产品开发为例,说明了这种方法的有效性,并指出即使 V1 版本只满足内部需求,也可能在未来被广泛应用。他还提到,解决自身问题可以提升团队动力,并自然形成产品开发路线图,从而提高效率。 David Heinemeier Hansson 进一步阐述了 V1 版本专注于自身需求的重要性。他认为,这可以赋予团队在产品设计上的自由度,不必追求面面俱到,从而能够专注于解决核心问题。他以 Hey 产品为例,说明了在 V1 版本中省略一些功能(例如邮件签名)的合理性,并指出,只有具备新颖性和差异化,才能在市场中脱颖而出。他还强调,V1 版本发布后,应先观望一段时间,待用户适应后再根据反馈进行改进,避免急于求成,改变产品核心设计。他以 Tesla 汽车的换挡方式为例,说明了用户习惯改变的可能性,以及在产品设计中保持自信的重要性。 此外,他们还讨论了 Highrise 产品的开发经验,指出由于早期版本脱离了自身需求,导致开发方向迷失,最终不得不推倒重来。他们认为,即使产品概念不完美,但如果执行力出色,也可能获得成功。他们还强调了“试用自家产品”(dogfooding)的重要性,这有助于发现产品中那些对用户来说显而易见的问题。

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This chapter explores the philosophy behind building version 1 (V1) of a product solely for internal use. The core idea is to solve real problems the company faces, rather than relying on imagined customer use cases. This approach leads to a more focused and effective product development process.
  • V1 is built for the company's internal use case.
  • Imagined use cases hinder the quality of implementation.
  • Solving real problems leads to a better product and increased motivation.

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In this week's episode of The REWORK Podcast, 37signals’ co-founders Jason Fried and David Heinemeier Hansson share their approach to product design, explaining why the first version of a product (V1) is always built for the company's internal use case. They discuss responding to user feedback and the importance of actively using their own products to uncover issues. They also dive into the challenges they've faced when building software for someone else's needs vs. their own.

Key Takeaways:

  • 00:35 - The problem with imagined use cases
  • 07:21 - A trimmed down V1 gives you permission to focus on what's most important
  • 10:28 - The story of Highrise
  • 17:27 - “Dogfooding” to help identify and address product issues
  • 20:48 - Avoid the temptation to react too quickly to early customer feedback
  • 23:11 - Design breakthroughs come to life by creating innovative solutions

Links and Resources:

Version 1 is for you) – Jason Fried's HEY World postBooks by 37signals)Sign up for a 30-day free trial at Basecamp.com)\HEY World | HEY)The REWORK podcast)The Rework Podcast on YouTub)eThe 37signals Dev Blog)37signals on YouTub)e@37signals on X)