Market research for CodeSpring ideas

Overview

Turn a vague product idea into a decision: do not build, use or integrate an existing solution, or pursue a focused wedge. Treat research as a planning gate, not as a way to justify building a duplicate.

1. Frame the job to be done

• Restate the desired outcome, target user, platform, and constraints.
• Identify the smallest complete workflow, including the moment the user gets value. Do not research a feature list before identifying that workflow.
• Name the unproven assumptions that change the decision, such as whether an API exists, whether an existing tool automates the workflow, and whether the requested platform matters.

2. Research the market and technical reality