# Before you code the app, test whether anyone needs the outcome.

Test the first user, existing habit, alternatives, and evidence that would justify development.

## What this is

A decision aid for the next evidence-seeking step.

## Answer the questions that matter

- Who is the first specific customer?: Who would change an existing habit to use this app?
- What painful problem does it solve?: What job or pain is important enough to create repeat use?
- How do they solve it today?: What app, browser workflow, chat, spreadsheet, or offline behavior works today?

## Common examples

- consumer app
- productivity app
- mobile app

## API

https://api.ghosttowntest.com/api/v1/free-verdict

Intent ID: app-validation
Locale: en