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# Research to launch

> Research-to-launch workflow in Rocket.new: validate an idea in Solve, prototype it in Build, and ship the finished app or landing page to production.

This workflow chains Rocket's core capabilities into a single end-to-end process: research your market with Solve, build the product with Build, and deploy via Launch. It's the most common path for launching something new - from a SaaS product to a landing page to a mobile app.

## When to use this workflow

* You're starting a new product and want to make informed decisions before building
* You need market validation, competitive context, or strategic direction before committing
* You want a structured process from idea to live product

## The workflow

**1. Phase 1: Research with Solve**

Start with a **Solve task** to understand the landscape before you build anything.

**Example scenario:** You want to launch a project management tool for freelancers.

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What is the market for project management tools targeted at freelancers and solo consultants? Who are the top 5 competitors? What do freelancers complain about most with existing tools? What features would a simple, freelancer-focused tool need to compete? What pricing model works best for this audience?
```

Review the report. It might reveal that freelancers care most about simplicity, invoicing integration, and affordability - insights that shape what you build.

**Follow-up prompt:**

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Based on this analysis, what should a v1 MVP include? Prioritize features by impact and feasibility. What can wait for v2?
```

Solve gives you a prioritized feature list and strategic direction - before you write a single line of code.

**2. Phase 2: Build based on findings**

Create a **Build task** and translate your Solve findings into a product. Reference what you learned to write a focused prompt.

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Build a project management app for freelancers. Based on my research, the v1 should include: a simple task board with drag-and-drop columns (To Do, In Progress, Done), a client management section with contact info and project history, a time tracker that associates hours with projects and clients, a basic invoice generator that pulls from tracked hours, and a dashboard showing active projects, upcoming deadlines, and hours this week. Use a clean, minimal design - freelancers want simplicity, not enterprise complexity. Include authentication and a settings page.
```

Rocket generates the full app. Preview it, test the flows, and iterate:

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Add a calendar view that shows project deadlines and scheduled tasks. Make it toggleable between the board view and calendar view.
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The invoice generator should allow the user to add their logo and business details, and export invoices as PDF.
```

Keep refining until the app matches your vision.

**3. Phase 3: Launch**

When your app is ready, click **Launch** in the top-right corner to deploy.

1. **Test in staging** - walk through every user flow in the [staging environment](https://dhiwisepvtltd-5e04e6a4.mintlify.site/build/launch-web/launch-your-site.md)
2. **Run the pre-launch checklist** - content, functionality, design, SEO, and security
3. **Click Launch** - your app goes live instantly with a shareable URL
4. **Connect a custom domain** - set up your own domain for a professional presence
5. **Optimize** - run [SEO](https://dhiwisepvtltd-5e04e6a4.mintlify.site/build/polish/seo.md) and [performance](https://dhiwisepvtltd-5e04e6a4.mintlify.site/build/measure/performance.md) reports, then ask Rocket to implement improvements

Your product is live. Track how users interact with it using [analytics](https://dhiwisepvtltd-5e04e6a4.mintlify.site/build/measure/analytics.md) and iterate based on real feedback.

## Example: launching a SaaS product

| Phase | Capability | Action | Output |
| - | - | - | - |
| Research | Solve | Market sizing and competitive analysis | Structured report with feature priorities |
| Build | Build | Create the app based on research findings | Working full-stack SaaS product |
| Iterate | Build | Refine UI, add features, connect integrations | Polished, production-ready app |
| Deploy | Launch | Test in staging, launch, connect domain | Live product accessible to users |
| Optimize | Build | SEO, performance, analytics | Optimized, discoverable product |

## Tips for this workflow

* **Let Solve inform your Build prompt.** The more specific your research, the better your Build output. Copy key findings directly into your Build prompt.
* **Don't over-research.** A single Solve task with a follow-up is usually enough. Move to Build quickly and let real app interaction reveal what's missing.
* **Use staging for stakeholder feedback.** Share the staging URL with co-founders, advisors, or early users before publishing to production.
* **Launch early, iterate often.** A live app with one core feature beats a perfect app that never ships.

## What's next?

> **[Competitive response](https://dhiwisepvtltd-5e04e6a4.mintlify.site/learn/workflows/competitive-response.md)**
>
> React to competitor moves with Intelligence → Solve → Build.

> **[Your first task](https://dhiwisepvtltd-5e04e6a4.mintlify.site/learn/tutorials/your-first-task.md)**
>
> Hands-on tutorial walking through the full workflow.

> **[Solve overview](https://dhiwisepvtltd-5e04e6a4.mintlify.site/solve/overview.md)**
>
> Learn how Solve research tasks work.

> **[Build overview](https://dhiwisepvtltd-5e04e6a4.mintlify.site/build/overview.md)**
>
> Explore everything Build can create.


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