{
  "id": 18627565,
  "title": "I built another side project. But this time, I wanted honest feedback instead of \"Looks good.\"",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/07/i-built-another-side-project-but-this-time-i-wanted-honest-feedback",
  "topic": "tech",
  "section": "Tech",
  "published": "2026-11-07T03:29:21.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Dev.to",
    "slug": "dev-to",
    "url": "https://dev.to/dineshbista/i-built-another-side-project-but-this-time-i-wanted-honest-feedback-instead-of-looks-good-4h90"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "The thrill of constructing a side project is undeniable. Hours are spent coding, debugging, refining the user interface, and incorporating new features. Eventually, the project is unveiled to a select few, and a simple question is posed: What do you think? Often, the response is limited to the word \"Looks good!\" and that's the end of the feedback loop. This scenario is all too familiar, and the issue stems from asking the wrong questions. Rather than soliciting an overall assessment of the product, a more targeted approach could yield richer insights. Instead of requesting a full product review, what if we asked a single, specific question? Examples might include: Is it clear what my product does? Would you grasp how to utilize this feature? What would dissuade you from attempting this? What would be the first alteration you'd make? This concept is the foundation of Critique, a free platform where creators can share their creations, pose a focused inquiry, and receive candid feedback from actual individuals. Unlike AI-generated responses or generic feedback scores, Critique fosters genuine, human-to-human interaction designed to help other builders craft superior products. Critique can be accessed at https://critique.page. To those who attempt Critique, a request is made: Don't just submit your own project. Take the time to assist another builder. This is how I envision this community evolving. The reporter is eager to hear from fellow developers: What is the most unhelpful feedback they've ever encountered regarding a project they built? And what type of feedback would they truly appreciate receiving? The reporter is actively reading the replies.",
  "summary": "Building a side project is exciting. You spend nights coding, fixing bugs, improving the UI, and adding features. Finally, you share it with someone and ask: \"What do you think?\" The answer? \"Looks good!\" And that's it. No details. No suggestions. Nothing you can actually improve. I've experienced this myself. The problem isn't that people don't want to help. Sometimes, we're just asking the…",
  "key_points": [
    "Side projects often receive generic \"Looks good!\" feedback.",
    "Critique platform aims for specific, honest feedback.",
    "Community seeks to improve product development through human interaction."
  ],
  "editors_take": "Replacing vague praise with targeted inquiries allows developers to bypass superficial social politeness and obtain the specific, actionable insights necessary to refine their products through genuine human interaction.",
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 1,
    "also_reported_by": []
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}