[Verse 1]
Sarah got a project brief that looked complete at first
"Build a dashboard for the team" seemed clear and well-rehearsed
But when she started coding, questions filled her head
What makes this thing successful? What value lies ahead?
[Chorus]
Ask the value test before you start to build
What will be different when this work is filled?
How will we know we've hit the mark?
What's the smallest piece that lights the spark?
Value test, value test, don't code in the dark
Outcomes over activity, that's how we leave our mark
[Verse 2]
Week one she built features, week two she added more
Pretty charts and buttons scattered all across the floor
But stakeholders were restless, nothing felt quite right
'Cause activity without outcomes never sees the light
[Chorus]
Ask the value test before you start to build
What will be different when this work is filled?
How will we know we've hit the mark?
What's the smallest piece that lights the spark?
Value test, value test, don't code in the dark
Outcomes over activity, that's how we leave our mark
[Bridge]
Stop and ask the questions that will guide your way
What problem are we solving at the end of day?
How do we measure if we've won the game?
What's the tiniest version that achieves our aim?
[Verse 3]
Sarah paused and asked them, "What success looks like?"
"Teams should make decisions faster, data they can strike"
Now she had her target, value crystal clear
Build the smallest dashboard that makes insights appear
[Final Chorus]
Use the value test before you start to build
What will be different when this work is filled?
How will we know we've hit the mark?
What's the smallest piece that lights the spark?
Value test, value test, shine light in the dark
Outcomes over activity, that's how we leave our mark
[Outro]
From ambiguity to clarity
The value test will set you free