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December 20, 2023 · 12 min read · Product
How to Build an MVP in 30 Days: A Step-by-Step Guide
Week one is for the problem, not the stack. Write the one job the product must do, then cut everything else.
Weeks two and three are for a thin vertical slice: one user path that works end to end, including data and a real interface.
Week four is hardening: errors, empty states, and a path to collect feedback. An MVP is a learning tool, not a miniature of the final product.