Minimum Viable Product (MVP) Software Development

Many software developers and entrepreneurs spend too much time thinking about how big, complex, or comprehensive they can build a product. In reality, it’s often better to focus on building a smaller product—the minimum product that can still be viable to solve a user problem.

At DEV.co, we offer minimum viable product (MVP) software development services, designed to get you the best possible app in the shortest possible timeframe. Let’s look at why this is important.

Minimum Viable Product (MVP) Software Development

Many software developers and entrepreneurs spend too much time thinking about how big, complex, or comprehensive they can build a product. In reality, it’s often better to focus on building a smaller product—the minimum product that can still be viable to solve a user problem.

At DEV.co, we offer minimum viable product (MVP) software development services, designed to get you the best possible app in the shortest possible timeframe. Let’s look at why this is important.

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What Is a Minimum Viable Product?

A minimum viable product (MVP) usually refers to software; it’s a product that has the smallest number of features possible while still addressing a user need. Rather than packing an app full of extra features and impressive performance potential, you’ll focus on cutting out the features you don’t need and keeping your app lean.

There are many benefits to this approach, including:

Launch speed

Simpler apps launch faster—it’s that simple. If you’re building an MVP, you’ll put together a prototype and go live in a shorter amount of time. That means a faster path to getting funding, generating revenue, and learning about your customers.

App complexity

Minimum viable products have fewer moving parts (so to speak), so there’s less room for things to go wrong. MVP development is a way to decrease your risks.

Early testing

Sometimes, developers don’t realize the issues with an idea until they’re already weeks into development. But with MVP development, you’ll have the opportunity for early testing and reconsidering, so you can end up with a better product.

Cost

MVP development is faster, and it requires fewer resources, so of course, it costs less; this is ideal if your primary goal is profitability.

The Core Tenets of MVP Services

High-quality minimum viable product developers will focus on these main priorities:

Problem-solving

A minimum viable product still must be “viable,” meaning it should effectively solve some kind of problem.

Minimalism

The app should also be as light and agile as possible, with only the features it truly needs to work. Superfluous or unnecessary features should be cut or saved for later.

Functionality

Minimalism is no excuse for taking shortcuts. MVP software products still need to be consistently functional, with no bugs or technical issues to stand in the way of their effectiveness.

Flexibility/scalability

A product may launch with minimalism, but it needs room to grow and evolve over time. MVPs should be developed with flexibility and scalability in mind.

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How We Build Functional Apps Fast

At DEV.co, we develop MVP apps with the following agile process:

Discovery and strategy

Before we can start developing, we need to know what problems you’re trying to solve. Together, we’ll learn more about your brand, your objectives, and we’ll set a strategy for the future.

Prototyping

From there, we immediately move into prototyping. We’ll design and develop a framework that accomplishes your goals.

Refinement and testing

We’ll move directly into refinement and testing, with the goal of launching as quickly as possible.

Launch and ongoing support

After launch, we’ll provide maintenance and updates as needed, and we can discuss the future possibilities for your app.

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Our Development Process

01

Understanding

Background details
Vision & values
Target personas
Stakeholder insights

02

Research & Discovery

Customer research
Competitive analysis
Expert audits & insights
Current market positioning

03

Strategy

Story & personality
Market opportunities
Positioning & messaging
Creative brief development

04

Creative

Naming
Logo development
Graphics standards
Verify function
Messaging framework

05

Deliver & integrate

Brand book & styleguide
Print integration
Online & mobile
Further brand extension

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Contact With DEV.CO

Want to design a minimum viable product (MVP) for your startup?
Or do you need to launch some new software as quickly as possible?
Contact DEV.co today for a free quote, or a free consultation!