#validate mvp

[jq37]

You gotta hand it to Fig. All of the Bad Kids were given foils this season and they got to decide how much they wanted to engage with that part of the plot. Gorgug only interacted with Mary Ann in passing despite them both being on the Owlbears. Fabian noped out of chatting up Ivy once she crossed a line with Mazey. Riz was so busy that he truly had no time to engage with Kipperlilly even though she's obsessed with him. Kristen interacted a bit with Buddy but spent way more time verbally sparring with Kipperlilly. And Adaine was somewhat interested in Oisin but never overtly acted on it.

But Fig?

She's in Ruben's WALLS. She's in his DREAMS. She's faking her alter emo's death. She's got the Fantasy FBI after her. She's SO SO tiny. No one is doing it like Fig's doing it.

[artuurle]

Congrats to Huzzlemug on becoming a single mother !

[superfrostydrawing]

-sits down- sigh... Do some of you remember.. when Howard Wang (Whitley´s VA) did that special event where he personally signed autographs of a Whitley illustration poster to ship to the fans who ordered them?

-crosses legs and looks out the window- I regreted not being able to get one too at the time.

...I still do.

[witchering10123]

is this ooc for kya and hakoda? yes but HEAR ME OUT neglected sokka

sokka seeing katara waterbend for the first time. sokka dragging katara back into their igloo like "mum! dad! look at this look at this!!!" and being so excited because his little sister is a waterbender, that's so cool, and his parents are making a really big deal about it and hurrying katara out to see the elders and sokkas falling a little bit behind but that's ok, because katara's a waterbender and they need to tell the elders

and so they host this celebration - nothing big because they may still get traders but they don't want this to go out to the fire nation - and hakoda and kya are doting over katara and making sure she's had enough to eat and everything and sokka... feels a little weird. he knows its kataras special day but he just feels a little lonely, but when he goes up to his parents they tell him they're busy, so he tells himself that he'll talk to them tomorrow.

but then the next day, his dad is in meetings all day - that are about katara, he gleans from gilak and bato, who look a little confused as to why sokka's alone - and when he goes to find his mum, she's with katara and she's watching her shakily try to bend on command, instead of by accident. so he goes up to her to say hi but she tells him that she's busy and not to distract her. sokka frowns because it doesn't look like she's doing anything and can't he say hi? but then katara loses concentration to say hi to sokka, and though his mum smiles at katara, she doesn't spare another glance at sokka.

which. is fine. he thinks. obviously life is different now that his little sister is a waterbender and he had sooo many adults tell him as such when their village celebrated it, so... it's fine. maybe it's just because his parents look a little worried, he thinks, as they sit down to eat before bed. they do look worried.

and then katara says that she's tired, and his parents wish her good night and their mum goes to tell her a bedtime story and it's exactly as it should be. except that sokkas still eating and they usually wait til both of them are in their cots before the story happens. so he tells her to wait while he quickly shovels his food into his mouth, and he thinks it's fine but then once he's eaten and moving towards his cot, he hears the end of the story

he pouts, saying that he wanted to hear it too, but his mum tells him not now, sokka. she sounds tired. he doesn't care, he wanted to hear it too. she sounds a little angry when she tells him to be quiet, because kataras sleeping, but he doesn't care, he wanted to hear the story and why didn't she wait? it's his dad that scolds him this time, telling him that katara needs her rest. sokka goes to say that he was only a few extra minutes, but he's shut down. his parents tell him that they won't be speaking to him when he's being so rude, and sokka doesn't understand but hes too tired so he cries in his cot before falling asleep.

the next morning, his dad isn't there and neither are katara and his mum. and he learns. he learns through his parents ignoring him when he asks a question and scolding him when he wants something that he's selfish. what else could he be, trying to put himself above his sister, who could be targeted by the fire nation (which he didn't originally know, he finds that out when his dad yells at him one day and, oh ok maybe he is being a bit selfish) and katara needs her parents more anyway because shes the only waterbender, she needs guidance in connecting to her culture and her history. he wonders whether it's technically his history too, but he doesn't ask. he stopped asking a while ago, stopped talking a while ago.

he thinks he hates katara a little. bato tilts his head and asks him why, when he tentatively tells him after the man prods and prods because "I haven't heard you speak for ages kid, you ok?", and sokka doesn't have an answer for him because he doesn't know why he hates katara but he doesn't want to hate her, it's just that his parents like her more cause she's a waterbender. bato tells him thats silly, of course his parents like him, and he ducks his head and mumbles an apology and doesn't notice the way bato frowns and glances over to gilak, who sports an equally worried frown.

the next day his dad takes him fishing. he's so excited but he's nervous too, he doesn't want to upset his dad and his dad is already looking at him weirdly that morning so he answers the questions his dad awkwardly pushes towards him and doesn't ask for help even when he can't get the bait on his hook, and eventually his dad takes the rod from him and does it for him, and he apologises but his dad looks at him weirdly again and so he doesn't speak again on the trip. but... it's nice. his dad claps him on the back everytime he catches a fish and he proudly displays his three fish to him at the end and gets a laugh for his efforts. so. it's nice.

the following week, there's a raid on their tribe. sokka runs towards their igloo, having lost katara in all the chaos. he pulls to a stop by the entrance, hearing his mum talking to some guy about the waterbender and... what is she doing?

he freezes. the man stomps out of their home, sees sokka and throws him aside. sokka doesn't feel the bruises til the next day, and when he does he doesn't care.

there's no point. he's got to take care of katara. that's his job now

[he1chouarts]

ehhh when people reblog my Veryn and Astarion stuff I think it adds a full year to my lifespan 😭💕 tysm

funny tidbit, a longtime mutual jokingly gave them the ship name ‘bloodpeach’ almost off-handedly when I was joking about how Larian gave Tav kind of a juicy lil squeezable ass, but now I can’t get it out of my head. I chose an almost peachy monochromatic tone for his coloring (despite the Volo eye) because I was just in the mood for something soft and understated but still somewhat masculine…it was a decision made at random in the character creation screen. but now it begets a silly ship name. this friend has used it to describe them multiple times when we’re giggling over bg3 blorbos in DMs, so now it’s stuck.

Veryn + Astarion, AKA bloodpeach 😂👍🏼

[courtillyy]

its like i know this life series isnt gonna just out of nowhere have shubble, beef and false in it,,, but also,,, what if it did.

[diabelskoga]

sometimes u gotta blame zoro for this

[toxic-potions-productions]

Everyone, this is an important newsflash

It's another one of my mutuals b-days today

@happilylazycreator is officially an adult, well, technically

Everyone go give her some birthday wishes!

Happy birthday, Velvet!

[ksofttechnologies]

Build Smart: Why Every Startup Needs an MVP (And How to Do It Right)

Launching a startup is exciting—but also risky. With limited resources and an untested idea, it’s easy to fall into the trap of building too much, too soon. That’s where an MVP—Minimum Viable Product—becomes a game-changer.

In this article, we’ll walk you through:

✅ What an MVP really is (and what it’s not)

✅ Why MVPs matter for every startup

✅ Real examples from successful companies

✅ A proven step-by-step process to build your MVP

✅ How Ksoft Technologies helps founders like you turn ideas into reality

And yes—if you’re the kind of founder who says “I’ve got the vision, but not the tech team,” we’ve got your back too.

📹 Watch the full video here → [Insert YouTube Video Link]

🚀 What Is an MVP?

An MVP is the simplest, functional version of your product that solves your target user’s main problem.

Not a prototype. Not a half-baked app. It’s usable, focused, and delivers core value—without all the fancy extras.

Example: Want to open a coffee shop? Start with a coffee cart at a weekend market. If people line up for it? You’ve validated your idea.

Think of an MVP as your early launchpad—designed to test, learn, and improve. It's about real user feedback, not perfection.

💡 Why Startups Need MVPs

Here’s the hard truth: 80% of startups fail. Why? They build products no one actually wants.

With an MVP, you can:

🚀 Test your idea before full investment

💸 Save money and avoid building unnecessary features

🧠 Learn faster through user behavior

🧪 Experiment and pivot if needed

An MVP helps you stop building in the dark and start creating products that users actually need.

📦 Real MVP Success Stories

Need proof? Let’s look at how billion-dollar businesses began:

Dropbox didn’t build software. They made a demo video to explain the idea. It went viral—and validated demand.

Airbnb started by renting out air mattresses in their apartment. From there, the platform grew.

Zappos? The founder took photos of shoes in local stores and posted them online. He manually bought and shipped every pair before building a full ecommerce system.

All these MVPs had one thing in common: They were simple, targeted, and testable.

🛠️ How to Build Your MVP – Step by Step

Here’s a practical checklist for building a winning MVP:

1. Define the Problem

What real pain point are you solving?

2. Identify the Audience

Who’s experiencing this problem—and how badly?

3. Focus on the Core Feature

Strip your product to the single most essential function.

4. Map the User Journey

What steps does a user take to experience your product?

5. Choose Your Tools

Going no-code? Tools like Webflow, Bubble, or Glide work well.

Need flexibility? Work with a dev team (like Ksoft 👋) to build custom solutions.

6. Launch Fast

Get it in front of real users as early as possible.

7. Gather Feedback

Observe. Ask. Iterate. Use what you learn to improve or pivot.

REMEMBER: Don’t chase perfection. Chase progress.

🤝 How Ksoft Technologies Helps Founders Build MVPs

Not every founder is a developer—and that’s okay.

At Ksoft Technologies, we specialize in helping:

🧠 Non-tech entrepreneurs bring ideas to life

🏗️ Design and develop MVPs using Flutter, AI integrations, and lean architecture

🚀 Speed up time-to-market so you can validate before burning cash

💼 Support your journey beyond the MVP—through scaling, investor pitching, and tech upgrades

We've partnered with SaaS founders, ecommerce startups, and creators across the US, Canada, and India to transform ideas into launch-ready MVPs.

Got the idea? 👉 We bring the team, tools, and tech.

⚠️ Common MVP Mistakes to Avoid

Even great ideas can fall flat if you:

❌ Try to build everything at once

❌ Ignore early feedback

❌ Wait too long to launch

❌ Focus on investors instead of end-users

Your MVP should be a learning engine, not a polished final product. Start lean. Learn fast. Build better.

🧠 Final Thoughts: Build Smart, Build Lean

An MVP isn’t just a milestone—it’s your startup’s compass.

It helps you: ✅ Validate your idea ✅ Engage early users ✅ Save time, money, and energy ✅ Start building a product the market actually wants

If you’re ready to launch something real, don’t wait for version 10. Start with version 1—the one that solves a problem today.

📞 Need help getting started? We’d love to help. Reach out to the team at Ksoft Technologies and let’s build something game-changing together.

📹 Watch the Full Video →https://youtu.be/Ot_mx8M2bgQ?si=zsWhMtFC0p9yZk1C

[metaficco]

Maximize Impact: The Importance of MVPs in Startup Innovation

Uncover the significance of Minimum Viable Products (MVPs) in driving startup innovation with this insightful infographic. Learn about the key MVP benefits that support product validation and agile development practices

[cephaloph0re]

we're going back to the first thanksgiving

everyone lets do this ok? play touys

[michellesanches]

Book Summary - “Million Dollar Weekend” by Noah Kagan

This book is a guide designed for aspiring entrepreneurs who are looking to jump-start their business ideas into profitable ventures over a short period of time. Kagan, an established entrepreneur known for his role in companies like Facebook and Mint.com, outlines a methodical approach to launching a business quickly and efficiently. Book Summary 1. Setting the Stage Kagan starts by…

[fandom-trash-xl]

The fun info rabbit hole experience of looking up a list of vegetable names, even knowing you don't nearly have enough Saiyan OCs to give them to

[poolvision]

https://thepoolvision.com/mvp/

Mastering Project Management with MVP: Building Successful Software

In the fast-paced world of software development, where innovation drives success, the concept of the Minimum Viable Product (MVP) has emerged as a game-changer. MVP project management has revolutionized how startups and entrepreneurs approach software development, allowing them to validate ideas, minimize risks, and maximize outcomes.

We'll delve into the depths of MVP software development, exploring its lifecycle, methodologies, benefits, and real-world success stories.

[slamdunkhcs]

THIS IS ANOTHER ONE I THOUGHT OF FOR A WHILE AND I HAD ROTTING IN THE DRAFTS.

deliquency in slam dunk

In Takehiko Inoue’s Slam Dunk, basketball is presented as more than just a game—it’s a lifeline for troubled characters with messy, complicated lives. While critics of the series often point to the delinquent behaviors of Shohoku’s players and their rivals as a flaw, this raw and unpolished aspect of the manga doesn’t detract from the story, but I would argue it actually strengthens it. By presenting characters whose struggles extend far beyond the court, Inoue makes Slam Dunk more than a sports manga. It is also a story about redemption, self-discovery, and the undeniable link between personal imperfection and growth.

As the protagonist of Slam Dunk, Hanamichi Sakuragi is the most obvious example of how delinquency shapes the story. Initially, his brash attitude and quick temper drove many of the manga’s early comedic and chaotic moments. But beneath his tough exterior lies a teenager desperate for recognition and validation. He is a self-proclaimed “genius” of basketball, yet he doesn’t even understand the game’s basic rules when he starts. This gap between his confidence and reality reflects his immaturity, rooted in years of rejection and a desperate need for validation. His initial scuffles with Rukawa, for example, are less about genuine rivalry and more about his inability to handle his emotions. But what sets Sakuragi apart is how basketball forces him to channel his delinquent tendencies into something productive. One turning point occurs when he resolves to work on his rebounds after being humiliated in front of the team. Though his stubbornness remains, it transforms into determination, epitomized in his declaration: “I will make 20 rebounds in the next game!” His growth as a player—and as a person—is tied to this process of refining, not erasing, his rebellious spirit.

His evolution from a reckless delinquent to a player who sacrifices everything for his team isn’t only a basketball success story. It’s a celebration of his personal transformation, one that feels earned because of where he started. Sakuragi’s rebound in the final moments against Sannoh is more than a display of his growth as a player, it’s a display of his journey from selfishness to selflessness, showing how basketball helped him confront and channel his rebellious energy.

Ryota Miyagi, meanwhile, represents a subtle, more subdued delinquency. His mistrust and quick temper stem from grief over his brother’s death and the loneliness that followed. While Sakuragi’s antics are public, Ryota’s pain is private, bubbling under the surface until basketball offers him an outlet. This emotional baggage nearly derails his basketball career when he returns to the team after a year-long hiatus. His initial fight with Sakuragi leads to one of his most vulnerable moments, where he admits: “I wanted to quit basketball… but I couldn’t let it go.” Basketball becomes Ryota’s way of healing, his means of reconnecting with others and reclaiming the confidence he lost. His journey is a more indirect form of redemption, one that emphasizes how delinquency often stems from pain rather than inherent malice. His connection with Ayako and his eventual leadership on the court also shows how the game becomes a way for him to rebuild his confidence and form genuine relationships.

Then there’s Hisashi Mitsui, whose journey is perhaps the most heartbreaking. His fall from middle school MVP to gang member is rooted in a relatable fear: the fear of being forgotten. And Mitsui’s breakdown in front of Coach Anzai, tearfully pleading, “Let me play basketball again,” is one of the manga’s most unforgettable moments because it lays bare the guilt and regret that fuel his delinquency. However, his return to basketball isn’t portrayed as a clean redemption but a slow, painful process of reconciliation—with his teammates, his own guilt, and the game itself. The beauty of Mitsui’s arc lies in its imperfection. He doesn’t instantly become the hero he once was. Instead, he struggles, and that struggle makes his eventual triumph all the more powerful.

We see throughout the series how he battles with his fitness, self-doubt, and the lingering consequences of his past, yet his pivotal three pointers in Shohoku’s games against Kainan and Sannoh prove that his resilience has paid off. Mitsui’s arc further demonstrates how delinquency in Slam Dunk is never glamorized—it’s contextualized as a response to pain, and basketball becomes his way forward.

Even the rival teams reflect this idea of delinquency as a double-edged sword, with both its destructive side and the humanity behind it. Toyotama’s players, with their trash talking and aggressive attitudes, show what happens when this rebellious energy is left unchecked. Minami’s violent foul on Rukawa during their match is reckless and brutal, and it showed how anger and impulsivity can poison the spirit of competition.

But Toyotama’s delinquency isn’t framed as pure villainy. It stems from their desperation to honor their former coach, who had been fired due to not producing “results”. After revealing this, their aggression on the court feels less like malice and more like a raw, unprocessed response to grief. They’re playing to prove something—not just to their opponents but to themselves. This makes their story more tragic than antagonistic, and that when left unchecked or unguided, delinquency can lead to self-destruction. Instead of finding redemption through this behavior, they fall further into chaos, ultimately harming the very legacy they’re trying to protect.

What makes Slam Dunk resonate is how these characters, flawed as they are, feel like people you could know—or even be. Their delinquency isn’t glorified, but rather, it’s contextualized. It’s a response to pain, loss, and insecurity, and basketball becomes the outlet through which they confront these struggles. This mirrors the lives of 1990s NBA players like Allen Iverson or Dennis Rodman, whose turbulent personal lives didn’t overshadow their greatness but instead added layers to their stories. Like Sakuragi or Mitsui, they weren’t perfect, but they didn’t need to be.

By incorporating delinquency into its characters and story, Slam Dunk gives us characters who aren’t just athletes but people—messy, flawed, and striving for something greater. It reminds us that greatness isn’t about being perfect. It’s about finding purpose, even in hardships and chaos. In that way, Slam Dunk doesn’t just tell a story about basketball. It tells a story about life.

[umbramoons]

TECH MOMENTS PT. 21

The Bad Batch S2 E2: Ruins of War

- "We are descending at a rate of speed that is most concerning!" He’s got to acknowledge his fear.

- "Other than not being able to steer or control where we land, I would say this is going well." ❤

- "That was smoother than some of Wrecker's attempted landings." ❤

- "Rodger that."

- When Omega asks if he’s okay: "My left femur has been fractured by approximately a hundred and fifty kilograms of pressure. So… no." ❤

- Also, how he just kind of takes his leg breaking. This man’s pain tolerance is through the roof!

- "Well. This mission has been eventful." How are you maintaining a sense of humor right now?

- He’s the one that Hunter is contacting throughout this whole situation.

- Calling Romar out when he says there's no shelter. ❤

- "Correct. You finally got it right." Canon: Pain makes him cranky.

- Suggesting that they don't really need the chest, especially since it would be a little questionable to live off the treasures of a crooked war effort. ❤

- ACE?! I LOVE the nickname! ❤

- "A Separatist archive. Fascinating." He’s literally adorable. ❤

- "I… never thought of it like that." CHARACTER DEVELOPMENT! ❤

- "Oh, I can handle that." Yes you can! Romar, you found JUST the man for the job.

- He's so unused to someone being happy with him. My man needs more validation in his life.

- "Well, of course, I did." He’s not trying to be rude, he just knows what he’s capable of. He’s almost smiling here. ❤

- He knows Omega well enough to know where she went.

- Going after Omega even though he's wounded. I know that it’s not entirely realistic for him to be this mobile with a broken leg, but I don’t care. ❤

- He’s in a life-threatening situation all on his own, but he’s still calm and skilled enough to send a transmission in the middle of this firefight.

- He's still fighting. He’s willing to sacrifice himself to save the rest of them. (AS IS SHOWN LATER, I KNOW) ❤

- That little pause in the blaster fire before Tech jumps the guy sneaking up on him. You can see the wheels turning in his head as he instantly predicts what they’re going to do and takes advantage of it.

- Never discount Tech’s physical strength. He was literally able to wrestle a trained solder and win while fighting through a broken femur. That’s actually wild.

- It’s crazy that Tech lasted as long as he did. That amount of pain, it’s a wonder he didn’t pass out sooner.

- I'm so happy Tech made a friend. 

- Look at him opperatting the big guns like a pro. HE'S THE MVP. ❤

- “That would be our ride.” I love how proud he sounds here. 

- He literally stands on broken bones to help Omega onto the ship. He’s always so gentle with her, and I’ll always adore that about him. ❤

- "What about you?" He doesn’t even know Romar that well, but he’s still concerned about his safety.

- That little look back at Romar as he leaves. He obviously admires his resilience.