validationfocused
Validationfocused is an approach or mindset that prioritizes validation activities throughout the lifecycle of a product, process, or model to ensure it fulfills its intended use and stakeholder requirements. It emphasizes gathering evidence that the right thing is being built, not only that it is built according to plan. The term appears across domains such as software development, data science, manufacturing, and research, but it is not a standardized label in any single field.
Core principles include defining the intended use and acceptance criteria up front, developing a validation plan,
Common methods encompass user validation testing, beta programs, field deployments, and regulatory validation of processes (for
Benefits of a validationfocused approach include improved alignment with user needs, reduced risk of product-market mismatch,