Product Development: The Contextual Minefield

Product development is notorious for scope creep and misalignment between initial vision and final delivery. This is fundamentally a problem of shifting contexts and poor Conceptual Integrity.

Structuring the Development Pipeline with Sedottuntas

Apply the Sedottuntas structure early in the Product Development Life Cycle (PDLC). Each stage—ideation, prototyping, testing—represents a distinct context that must be validated against the core product definition.

Pre-Prototyping Validation

Before any substantial resources are committed, use Sedottuntas to validate the core assumptions against market research. This early check minimizes resource waste associated with building the wrong thing.

* Verify target user needs against initial feature set. * Establish clear 'stop/pivot' criteria based on model forecasts.

Iteration During Prototyping

Prototyping generates the first real-world data. This is where Pillar 2 (Iterative Refinement) must be aggressively applied. Rapidly cycle feedback from early testers back into the model to adjust feature priority.

Maintaining Integrity Through Testing Phases

As the product moves into broader testing, the context widens (more users, varied environments). Ensure that testing protocols are stringent enough to cover these expanded contexts, reinforcing Pillar 3 (Contextual Application).

Conclusion

By treating the PDLC as a series of Sedottuntas contexts requiring careful management, organizations can deliver superior products faster. Focus on integrity at the start and agility during iteration.