Most “MVPs” fail because they’re v1.0 with a smaller backlog. Today, I'm sharing the PASTA Framework, a 5-step loop that forces focus and provides a weekly pass/fail score.
Why one‑feature MVPs win
- Faster signal: you validate the riskiest bet first.
- Cleaner code: one path means fewer edge cases.
- Easier asks: users can say “useful/not useful” without a demo.
What to do today (60–90 minutes)
1) Write a Job Story (1 sentence): When [situation], I want to [action], so I can [outcome].
2) Pick one metric tied to the outcome (numeric + time‑bound).
3) Generate a 1‑page spec with AI (see prompt below).
4) Commit to a thin slice: 1 screen, 2 endpoints, 3 tests, 1 instrumented metric.
Copy‑paste prompt (one‑pager)
Redesign [idea] as a single killer‑feature MVP. Choose one user, one job, one success metric.
Produce: (1) 6-step user journey, (2) minimal data model,
(3) required UI only (screens/states), (4) API stubs (endpoints + payloads),
(5) fake/stub strategies, (6) 3 tests (Given/When/Then),
(7) 2-paragraph landing blurb, (8) Not-Doing list.
Not‑Doing list examples
- Auth, dashboards, settings
- Admin panels, multi‑tenant
- Non‑critical integrations (mock them)
Measure this path
visits → clicks → attempts → successes → "useful" ratings
TL;DR
If your first value isn’t visible in ≤60s, it’s not thin enough. Cut again.
Full breakdown and templates → https://shipwithai.substack.com/p/pasta-al-dente-ship-a-one-feature?utm_source=devto&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=issue_pasta_al_dente_week
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