How to build an MVP (Minimum Viable Product)?

Detailed Explanation

MVP building process: (1) Define core problem—What ONE problem are you solving? Not "project management" but "daily standup tracking for remote teams." Narrow focus. (2) Identify must-have features—List all features you want. Now cut 90%. If feature isn't critical to solving core problem, cut it. MVP should have 1-3 features max. Example: Airbnb MVP had: Post listing with photos, Book listing, Pay. No reviews, no messaging, no host verification. (3) Choose tech approach—No-code (Bubble, Webflow, Airtable, Zapier): ₹50K-₹2L, 2-4 weeks. Freelancer developer: ₹2-5L, 4-8 weeks. Dev agency: ₹5-20L, 8-16 weeks. Yourself (if technical): Free, 4-12 weeks. (4) Design simple UI—Use Figma, copy existing apps, keep it basic. Don't obsess over design—users forgive ugly UI if it solves their problem. (5) Build core features only—Resist feature creep. "We need notifications" → No, not for MVP. "We need admin dashboard" → Build later. Focus on user-facing problem-solving features. (6) Launch to 10-50 users—Friends, Twitter, Reddit, ProductHunt. Get brutal feedback. Watch them use it (screen share). (7) Iterate based on feedback—Not "add everything users request" but "fix what prevents them from getting value." Fix deal-breakers first. (8) Measure key metrics—Are users coming back? (retention). Are they completing core action? (activation). Would they be upset if it disappeared? (PMF test). MVP timeline: Week 1: Define scope + design. Week 2-6: Build. Week 7-8: Test with users. Don't spend 6 months perfecting—launch in 8 weeks max.