Definition
A metaphor for product iteration where you build a simple prototype first, then progressively add features. It's the ideal version of MVP development that almost no one actually follows.
Example Usage
We're following the skateboard-to-car strategy, except we built a Porsche first and nobody wants it.
Origin
Product development philosophy popularized in Lean Startup methodology
Fun Fact
This metaphor assumes users will be satisfied with a skateboard, which is false—users always want the car immediately.
Source: Lean Product Development
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See “Skateboard → Bike → Car” in Corporate Speak, Gen-Z Slang, Pirate Speak, and more.
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