Day 1: Coding Diaries — Building a React Component for User Feedback

Kaigo
2 min readDec 6, 2023

TL;DR: I need a way to get feedback on the products I build. Inspired by qualaroo.com I’m building a custom react component to gather user feedback and collect in a google spreadsheet for analysis.

In the realm of implementing Eric Ries’ Lean Startup methodology, the “Measure” phase emerged as a puzzle — decoding user feedback. While qualaroo.com promised solutions, its pricing misaligned with my startup’s budget. Undaunted, I opted for a bespoke alternative, drawing inspiration from qualaroo.com’s principles.

The focal point became a user-engagement survey seamlessly integrated into my React-based website. Strategic questions, such as “What hindered your purchase today?” aimed to distill actionable insights directly from users. While such surveys may seem intrusive on larger websites, they can be a game-changer for smaller companies with passionate user bases. Users, invested in the success of the product, are often willing to provide valuable insights through a simple click.

This DIY approach not only mirrored the ethos of Lean Startup but also accommodated the financial constraints of a burgeoning venture. Adopting qualaroo.com’s data-driven strategies, I streamlined a feedback funnel into Google Sheets. This organisational shift facilitated efficient data analysis through charts, offering a visual narrative of user sentiments. Now armed with a cost-effective, I can navigate the iterative development landscape, steering my startup towards a trajectory finely tuned to actual user needs. This amalgamation of practicality and innovation is the essence of Lean Startup idea.

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