Vibe code, but make it make sense.
A practical worksheet for founders who have built something real but are not yet sure whether the app is ready for real users.
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Vibe code, but make it make sense.
A one-page reality check for the app you’re building right now — so you can see what is working, what needs simplifying, and what deserves a second pair of eyes.
You have already done something difficult: you turned an idea into something real. This is not a test of whether you are a “real” builder. It helps you decide whether your next move is build, test, simplify, or ask for help.
Think before you add01 What does your app actually do?
Complete the sentence in the simplest way possible.
First meaningful outcome (FMO)
What is working well?
Name three things you are proud of.
What feels fragile?
Note what feels confusing, unstable, or unfinished.
02 Map the activation path
List the exact steps a new user takes to reach the FMO.
Check: Is any step confusing? Does the order feel natural? Does value arrive quickly?
03 Feature reality check
| Feature / idea | Works reliably | Works sometimes | Not sure | Needs rework |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Look for the pattern: “Sometimes” and “Not sure” are useful signals, not failures.
04 How confident are you?
How confident are you that a new user can reach the FMO without confusion?
05 What do you need next?
06 The bit I want help thinking through
Found a gap? That is useful.
If this sheet shows that the app needs more than another build prompt, a Traction Workshop can help you see what to fix first.
- Full end-to-end test of the app
- Risks, contradictions, and fragile logic
- Clear next steps you can act on
- More confidence before testers or investors see it