Dogfooding

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Dogfooding refers to software developers and companies using their own products and services, just like their customers do.

Imagine a chef who will not taste their dish. It makes you think, doesn’t it? The same idea applies to businesses that do not use their products. Here is the answer to what is dogfooding. It shows how much a company believes in what creates. It helps the development team see and experience the product value directly.


Dogfooding, or Eating your own dog food, helps you see what your customers see. 
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