sritch

I like to keep a "To Buy" list on my phone under notes of things I might need or like. Stuff like shoes, a new couch etc.

Another way I keep track of things I see in a store/magazine that I like is to take a picture of it.

My idea is essentially a "wishlist" app.

1) You see something you like in a store, take a picture of it. 2) add a title/description and save it.

You can keep track of the things you want, maybe the price/location you saw it, etc.

However, you can see what your friends want and either - add to your own wishlist, ask them question's about it or even make recommendations.

The point of it is to track your own items, not create a "idea list" for friends and family who are shopping for you.

Thoughts? Criticism?

There is a mass of things to get started once you have an idea for an app/business/etc. I want to know what people recommend to get started once you have an idea.

Disclaimer: I am not naive or ignorant to the amount of work it takes to implement any sort of idea. I understand that it takes a great deal of work, I don't anticipate doing it all alone, etc. I have read all about it and been part of some startups for a short period.

My issue is sort of the 'analysis paralysis' deal, where there are many paths to take (mockups, customer validation, just code, design, etc) that I don't know which is the most important.

Any suggestions on first steps?

I did some quick searches through HN and Google but haven't found anything specifically regarding this (I may be blind)

I am working on developing a new idea with a friend and have been talking to a bunch of people about the idea. One of my 'advisors' has given me a laundry list of questions/things I should be answering.

I am wondering if a MVP is a method of answering a lot of these questions (what are customers looking for, will they use this, etc) or is it used to test existing research?

This is all given that the MVP we can use would require very limited time/monetary resources.

Thanks.