If the purpose of our review is to determine if we are building the right product, what are we focused on?

When the focus is on determining if we are building the right product, this pertains to the process of validation. Validation is the practice of ensuring that the product meets the needs and expectations of the stakeholders and aligns with the intended market requirements. It involves checking whether the product fulfills its intended use and addresses the right problems for the users.

In this context, validation is conducted throughout the development process through activities such as user testing, feedback sessions, and requirements reviews. The goal is to confirm that the product effectively serves its purpose and provides value to its intended users, thus ensuring that the development efforts are aligned with actual user needs.

In contrast, verification involves checking if the product is built correctly according to the specifications and design documents, ensuring that it meets the design requirements without necessarily confirming that those requirements align with user needs. Usability focuses more on the ease with which users can interact with the product, while correctness of design refers to how accurately the product adheres to design standards. These aspects are essential but do not specifically tackle the primary goal of ensuring that the right product is being developed.