The core principle is **Problem-Centric Discovery**, a theoretical framework positing that valid product hypotheses must be derived exclusively from direct observation of user behaviors and motivations rather than internal assumptions or feature requests. This theory operates within the domain of **Lean Startup methodology** and **Product Development**, functioning as a corrective mechanism against "feature creep" by establishing that users articulate problems but rarely possess viable solutions, thereby requiring founders to act as translators between observed pain points and potential architectural interventions. The framework defines the validity of an MVP through its ability to solve a verified problem rather than simply adding features requested by non-expert stakeholders, ensuring alignment with actual market value before resource deployment.
The core principle is **Problem-Centric Discovery**, a theoretical framework positing that valid product hypotheses must be derived exclusively from direct observation of user behaviors and motivatio…