... broader question here for anyone building in the AI space: are we building tools that make humans more capable, or tools that make humans more dependent? Would love to hear from other builders thinking about this tension. Comment from Mona Truong(@monatruong

... what success looks like. Not every product should optimize for time spent. Curious if anyone else has experimented with outcome-based metrics instead of engagement. What did you measure, and how did it change your product decisions? Comment from Mona Truong(@monatruong

... months, our most requested feature at Murror was a chat function. Users wanted to talk to the AI the way they talk to a friend. It seemed obvious. Every competitor had it. Every feedback form mentioned it. So we built it. And within two weeks, our core metrics started dropping. Session length went down. Return rate went down. The thing users said they wanted was actively making the product worse. Here is what we discovered when we dug into ... ... what the solution should look like. That gap between the expressed need and the right solution is where product intuition lives. Has anyone else experienced this? Built something users demanded only to find it hurt the product? Comment from Mona

... meant. The first is cheap and fast. The second is slow and uncomfortable. Almost every team defaults to the first because it feels like learning without requiring you to sit with someone who doesn't love what you built. Mona's experience is a good illustration. The analytics said "opens once, never returns." That's a signal, not an explanation. The explanation required five hours of real conversation. The reframe isn't "slow down." It's: choose the right learning ... ... build something called DevMarathon. It s basically a 72-hour constrained build process where clarity comes first, then speed. Funny enough, adding constraints made the outcomes way better than just shipping fast . Comment from Muhammed Gazali Ye ilmen(@mgy_programmer): @monatruong

... nothing compelling, the problem isn't your marketing. It's your product. What's been your experience marketing AI products? Has anyone else found that leading with the human outcome works better than leading with the tech? Comment from Mona Truong(@monatruong

... cycle is faster - usually 1-2 weeks for updates. Biggest challenge is doing everything alone: dev, marketing, support. But seeing users love the product makes it worth it! Good luck with your relaunch! Comment from Viktoriia (@virtualviki): @monatruong_murror  I run the code through multiple AI models and ask each one for a deep audit - security issues, edge cases, performance, code structure. Then I fix all the issues they find. Different AIs catch different things, so using several gives ... ... pretty solid coverage. Plus I test everything manually before release. It's not perfect, but it works surprisingly well! Comment from Tereza Hurtov (@tereza_hurtova): @monatruong

... working day I usually plan my day in simple old-school notebook :) and.. it actually works super great for me! it's like task tracker that always open on second screen Comment from Nika(@busmark_w_nika): @monatruong_murror  Thank you, I also have a few more that could be helpful: https://www.codedex.io/python/01... https://www.educative.io/ Comment from Nika(@busmark_w_nika): @monatruong

... feel - When to say "no, that's not right" The moment you let AI lead without a clear vision, you end up with a generic product that solves nothing specific. AI accelerates execution. Humans own the direction. Comment from Mona Truong(@monatruong

... same time, I do feel that being around the team in person gives better context. You pick up on nuances, priorities, and decision dynamics that are hard to fully replicate remotely. For me, it s less about remote vs on-site and more about matching the setup to the phase of work and life. Staying adaptable is the real skill. Comment from Vera Serova(@yellow_yetti): to be honest, i am not the biggest fan of remote work/studying the work ... ... 10pm. so I'm definitely team office work. but I see that it's more of my own issue that I struggle with concentrating and all that, trying to work on it tbh Comment from Nika(@busmark_w_nika): @monatruong

... conscious one. Understanding what I want, what I need, and how to move forward in a way that feels sustainable. How do you combine personal growth and product growth in your own journey? Comment from Mona Truong(@monatruong

... openness, and a willingness to welcome both new opportunities and new challenges because that s how growth happens. So how did you spend the first day of 2026? Did anyone hide under a table with 12 grapes? Comment from Mona Truong(@monatruong

... deeper, more meaningful connections. To everyone building, learning, and growing - one step at a time - wishing you a thoughtful year ahead. Have you written a letter to thank yourself for the year you ve just lived? Comment from Mona Truong(@monatruong

... work, and family. These are the foundations that make everything else possible. As long as they re still there, they re worth being grateful for every single day. What are your three today? Comment from Nika(@busmark_w_nika): @monatruong_murror  It's so heart-warming to have such a great community! Thank you! Comment from Rashi Arora(@rashiaroraofficial): That s a really good question, it actually reminded me to pause and be grateful in everyday life. My three ... ... grateful for: my family who love me unconditionally, my dogs who also love me unconditionally, myself who turns up everyday to support 1 & 2 Comment from Wil Ramos(@wil_ramos): -waking up -family -my health Comment from Mona