Always build toward MVP
Approaching each feature or project with a minimum viable product (MVP) mindset delivers value faster and gets feedback sooner.
Overview
A minimum viable product (MVP) means the leanest possible version of a product that can still be released to users and achieve the objective. MVPs by definition don't solve all problems or include all features — they just need to deliver enough value to users to be useful and gather feedback.
To release an effective MVP, you need to be ruthless about cutting scope that doesn't directly contribute to the core value proposition. Remove any "nice to have" features, non-essential polish, and secondary use cases, and focus on delivering the absolute minimum that still meets user needs.
You shouldn't lose the MVP mindset once the initial release has gone out. Instead, continue to iterate on the product by adding features and improvements based on user feedback and data, always ensuring that each addition aligns with the core value proposition.
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