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From idea to MVP: fewer features, more purpose.
Your first version doesn’t need to do everything. It needs to test what matters.
Start with a problem
Before listing features, name one specific problem. Who faces it, how often, and what does it cost them today? The answers separate essential functionality from interesting extras.
Find the shortest path to value
An MVP should take a user through one complete scenario. A simple end-to-end workflow is more useful than several unfinished modules.
Decide what you want to learn
Plan user conversations and observe where people get stuck. Base the next iteration on evidence rather than the length of a wish list.