I'd argue pre-production is the step that most depends on the feedback of experienced professionals
and indies usually do *not* have access to experienced professionals
and indies usually do *not* have access to experienced professionals
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It's about being able to create processes that take that "product validation" into account, before rushing into long development period.
Here are my thoughts: https://youtu.be/VViPhphD89U?si=GezjL3ODYPm7pVB8