Anchor start and value
The trigger and outcome define the journey boundary.
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Happy Path Designer
Define the shortest successful MVP journey and calculate friction from step count, decisions, handoffs, manual work and delays.
- Uses your inputs in a transparent calculation
- Instant result with practical next steps
- No signup required
Planning guidance only. Validate important decisions with customer evidence and your delivery team.
YOUR INPUTS
Build your result
Complete every field. The result updates only when you choose Calculate.
How it works
Count friction signals
Each step adds effort; decisions, reviews, handoffs and waiting add extra points.
Compare with the target
The chosen maximum step count reveals actions to remove or combine.
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Frequently asked questions
What is a happy path?
It is the simplest valid sequence for the primary user to receive core value.
Should error states be ignored?
Define the core path first, then add essential recovery and safety paths.
How is friction calculated?
Every step adds eight points; likely decisions, handoffs or delays add five more.
Is fewer always better?
No. Keep steps that materially improve safety, trust or comprehension.
How We Compare
| Feature | MVPHub | Miro | Lucidchart |
|---|---|---|---|
| Guided trigger/outcome inputs | Included | Limited | Limited |
| Calculated friction score | Included | Not included | Not included |
| Automatic delay-signal detection | Included | Not included | Not included |
| Instant ordered flow summary | Included | Included | Included |
MVPHub calculates friction from a text workflow. Miro and Lucidchart provide visual user-flow and diagramming workspaces.
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