pol-probe-advisor

A PoL probe validates product hypotheses by mapping risk, timeline, and resources to one of five probe flavors: Feasibility Check, Task-Focused Test, Narrative Prototype, Synthetic Data Simulation, or Vibe-Coded PoL Probe. This ensures rapid, low-cost learning without overbuilding.

To choose the right validation method, describe your hypothesis, risk level, timeline, and resources. The framework maps these factors to the most cost-effective probe flavor, generating a pol-probe.md artifact with hypothesis, success criteria, timeline, and disposal plan.

Use a synthetic data simulation when validating data-driven hypotheses, and a narrative prototype for testing user stories or concepts. The selection depends on mapping your specific hypothesis risk, available timeline, and resources to the appropriate cost-effective probe flavor.

Avoid prototype theater by using a structured PoL probe framework that maps hypothesis risk to the most cost-effective validation method. This ensures rapid, low-cost learning by generating a concrete plan with success criteria and a disposal plan instead of overbuilding.

Yes, a clear hypothesis is required before using this validation framework. The PoL probe selection process maps your hypothesis risk, timeline, and resources to one of five probe flavors, producing a concrete plan with success criteria and a disposal plan.

A feasibility check is limited to verifying technical or practical viability. For broader product validation, map your hypothesis risk, timeline, and resources to see if another probe flavor like a task-focused test or vibe-coded probe is more cost-effective for your needs.