Problem Statement
Currently, each technology page on "Is This Tech Dead?" provides a Deaditude Score™ and various metrics to assess the vitality of a tech stack. However, there's no visual representation of a technology's position in its lifecycle, which could help users better understand its maturity and adoption phase.
Proposed Solution
Introduce a Gartner Hype Cycle chart on each technology's page to visually depict where the technology stands in its lifecycle. This chart would complement the existing Deaditude Score™ by providing context on whether a technology is in the "Innovation Trigger," "Peak of Inflated Expectations," "Trough of Disillusionment," "Slope of Enlightenment," or "Plateau of Productivity" phase.
Alternative Solutions
- Utilize a simplified lifecycle diagram to indicate the technology's phase.
- Incorporate a textual description summarizing the technology's lifecycle stage without a visual chart.
- Consider that the Gartner hype cycle does NOT take into account the innovation graveyard
Mockups
Ref: https://jameshfisher.com/2019/03/23/the-hacker-hype-cycle/
Ref: https://beantin.net/the-hidden-curves-of-the-gartner-hype-cycle/
Why This Is Important
Adding the Gartner Hype Cycle chart would give users a more comprehensive understanding of a technology's maturity and adoption status. This visual aid can help developers, decision-makers, and stakeholders make informed choices about adopting or continuing to use a particular technology.
Additional Context
The Gartner Hype Cycle is a well-established framework that illustrates technology maturity and adoption. Integrating this into the platform aligns with its mission to provide data-driven insights into technology relevance.
Technical Considerations
- Determine the appropriate phase for each technology based on existing metrics and external data sources.
- Design or source a customizable Gartner Hype Cycle chart that can be dynamically updated.
- Ensure the chart is responsive and integrates seamlessly with the current UI/UX design.
Further reading
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gartner_hype_cycle
https://beantin.net/the-hidden-curves-of-the-gartner-hype-cycle/
Problem Statement
Currently, each technology page on "Is This Tech Dead?" provides a Deaditude Score™ and various metrics to assess the vitality of a tech stack. However, there's no visual representation of a technology's position in its lifecycle, which could help users better understand its maturity and adoption phase.
Proposed Solution
Introduce a Gartner Hype Cycle chart on each technology's page to visually depict where the technology stands in its lifecycle. This chart would complement the existing Deaditude Score™ by providing context on whether a technology is in the "Innovation Trigger," "Peak of Inflated Expectations," "Trough of Disillusionment," "Slope of Enlightenment," or "Plateau of Productivity" phase.
Alternative Solutions
Mockups
Ref: https://jameshfisher.com/2019/03/23/the-hacker-hype-cycle/
Ref: https://beantin.net/the-hidden-curves-of-the-gartner-hype-cycle/
Why This Is Important
Adding the Gartner Hype Cycle chart would give users a more comprehensive understanding of a technology's maturity and adoption status. This visual aid can help developers, decision-makers, and stakeholders make informed choices about adopting or continuing to use a particular technology.
Additional Context
The Gartner Hype Cycle is a well-established framework that illustrates technology maturity and adoption. Integrating this into the platform aligns with its mission to provide data-driven insights into technology relevance.
Technical Considerations
Further reading
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gartner_hype_cycle
https://beantin.net/the-hidden-curves-of-the-gartner-hype-cycle/