REWORK Scratch Your Own Itch
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Nov 2, 2021 The hosts dive into how Basecamp was born out of a desire to resolve personal project management frustrations. They discuss the advantages of crafting products for oneself rather than for clients. A critique of the minimal viable product approach reveals its flaws, advocating for fully developed solutions. They stress the freedom that comes with creating based on personal vision, illustrated with anecdotes about client dependencies. Passion for product development takes center stage, inviting listeners to engage with their journey.
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Basecamp's Origin
- Basecamp was initially a solution for 37signals' internal project management chaos.
- It evolved from a manual blog to a centralized communication platform, starting with a message board.
Automatic Product Management
- Scratching your own itch provides inherent product management.
- You prioritize what you need, unlike building for others with conflicting demands.
Microsoft's Lack of Taste
- David Heinemeier Hansson criticizes Microsoft's feature-driven development based on tallied requests.
- He argues for prioritizing customer needs based on a coherent vision, not just votes.