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Single Job Brutally Well Framework
A product design philosophy that successful apps do exactly one job extremely well rather than multiple jobs adequately, maximizing user clarity and execution quality
How It Works
Works by eliminating feature creep and decision paralysis while creating clear value proposition and easier development focus, leading to higher user satisfaction and retention
Components
Identify the single most important job users hire your app for
Remove or deprioritize all other features
Optimize the entire experience around that one job
Measure success based on job completion rate and satisfaction
When to Use
When designing MVP features, when apps have low engagement, when users seem confused about app purpose, or when building initial product versions
When Not to Use
For established platforms needing feature expansion, when single jobs are too narrow for viable business models, or when users explicitly need integrated workflows
Anti-Patterns to Avoid
Example
“Vinyl Snap only does one job: 'Tell me what this vinyl is worth.' It doesn't try to be a music app, social network, or vinyl database - just valuation”
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