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MVP Development Guide

Build your Minimum Viable Product in 8 weeks with our proven framework

MVP Principles

Start with 'Why'

Be crystal clear about the problem you're solving and for whom.

Embrace Constraints

Limited time and resources force you to focus on what truly matters.

Ship Early, Ship Often

Perfect is the enemy of good. Get feedback as soon as possible.

Measure Everything

Data-driven decisions help you build what users actually need.

Stay Flexible

Be ready to pivot based on what you learn from real users.

Focus on Learning

Your MVP's main goal is to validate assumptions, not to be perfect.

8-Week MVP Timeline

Define Core Value

Week 1

Identify the single most important problem your product solves

  • Write a clear problem statement
  • Define your unique value proposition
  • List must-have vs nice-to-have features
  • Create user stories for core functionality

Validate with Users

Week 2

Ensure you're building something people actually want

  • Interview 20+ potential users
  • Create mockups or wireframes
  • Get feedback on your approach
  • Refine based on insights

Build the Core

Weeks 3-6

Develop only the essential features that deliver value

  • Set up development environment
  • Build the core user flow
  • Implement basic UI/UX
  • Add essential integrations only

Test & Iterate

Week 7

Get your MVP in front of real users quickly

  • Deploy to a staging environment
  • Recruit beta testers
  • Set up analytics and monitoring
  • Gather and prioritize feedback

Launch & Learn

Week 8

Release to a small group and measure everything

  • Soft launch to early adopters
  • Monitor key metrics closely
  • Provide excellent support
  • Plan next iterations

Common MVP Mistakes to Avoid

  • ✕Building too many features before validating core assumptions
  • ✕Perfectionism - waiting too long to get user feedback
  • ✕Ignoring user feedback because it doesn't match your vision
  • ✕Not setting clear success metrics before launch

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