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Test Marketing as a developer. Is it worth it?


Test marketing as a developer. Is it worth it?

Previously: 

I finished developing an app for the Human Values Foundation called My Place HVF (android/ios). The idea about the app was to teach children about Values and throughout the game, they could earn badges like right action, love etc. They also can unlock levels to different worlds and can be a part of a silent study/their own time to explore...



I recently visited a school to test out the My Place HVF app. This was my first client app and the first time I got to see it tested on children. At first, I was a little nervous and how they would react. Would they like it ? Would they find faults? What happens next? All of these questions and more got answered on the day.

Did they like it?

We tested it on primary school children from year 6 all the way to reception and I am delighted to say they loved it. It was an awesome feeling to see people play and enjoy something you have made and spent many hours on, it all seems worth it. I love to code because of the rewarding factors of when you get a bit of code correct, however seeing others enjoy it is even more rewarding and if you ever get the chance to go testing you app, game or website then do it!

Did they find faults?

Yes, they did find faults, some found the controls too hard, some found glitches and some found the questions too hard. The best part about being there in person when these issues came up is that you can ask more questions about these things and see where the glitches happen. Instead of running around your game (that you have now played it for the 100th time) tirelessly looking for said bug. Their imagination sparks and suggests more things you can do to improve the game and what they would like in future levels. This not only helps you but I found thinking of more too after working on it for so long you start to lose interest and imagination and I think this is a great way to kick start it again.

Well, what happens now? 

After my visit, I was happy with the outcome and came back with new ideas and the bug fixes to do. For me, personally HVF want me to make more levels for the app and I will be doing so in the next few months. I really enjoy this project and it gives me great joy making something that people enjoy and I think that is one of the best things about being a developer. So if you are a starting developer or a long term one seeing people use and enjoy the things you make is one of the best feelings and if you ever get the option to do it you should.

What's your thoughts on Test Marketing as a developer? 

let me know in the comments below! 

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