MVP (Minimum Viable Product)
MVP (Minimum Viable Product) is the simplest version of a product that lets you test an idea with real users for minimal effort. It aims to validate or invalidate key assumptions quickly, before investing in full development.
Why build an MVP?
An MVP serves several goals:
- validate the market with real users;
- limit risk and upfront investment;
- learn fast from real feedback;
- prioritise the features that truly matter.
MVP, POC and prototype: differences
| Deliverable | Purpose | Audience |
|---|---|---|
| POC | Prove technical feasibility | Internal |
| Prototype | Test usability and design | User testing |
| MVP | Usable product released to market | Real customers |
Questions fréquentes
No. Minimum viable does not mean sloppy: an MVP should be limited in scope but functional and reliable in what it offers. A poor first impression can distort the learning.
You analyse feedback and usage data to decide: continue and expand, pivot to another approach, or stop. The MVP informs the rest of the development.
Speed is the point: often a few weeks to a few months depending on complexity. The tighter the scope around the assumption being tested, the faster the MVP ships.
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