Michael Ionita, CEO of LFG Solutions and YouTuber focused on algorithmic trading and crypto, shares his approach to testing ideas before writing a single line of production code.

Good product teams don't wait for full builds to learn. Michael recommends four ways to validate early:

1. Painted door tests: present the feature, then prompt engagement without building it

2. Click-through prototypes: observe how users interact with a concept using tools like Maze

3. Canary testing: quietly roll out features to a small user group to monitor behavior

4. A/B testing: use platforms like Google Optimize or Convert to compare impact at scale

These methods help avoid wasted cycles and expose problems before they become expensive.