Hypotheses to test
Define the problem, the users and what will make it possible to judge the product’s value.
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Custom MVP Development: A First Product to Learn From
Custom MVP development is about testing a value proposition with real users. We scope a narrow perimeter, then build and release to production the product you need, including its first AI features when they are part of the hypothesis to validate, on technical foundations that let you keep going.
For
Teams with a SaaS, web or mobile app, portal or extranet idea to validate
What you get
A first usable product in production, with documentation, access and next priorities
Timeline
Design and development generally take six to ten weeks, depending on scope
Format
Often fixed-price; a dedicated team can then keep evolving the product
What we build
A scope tied to your business.
An MVP (Minimum Viable Product) is a first product built to test a value hypothesis with users. It is not an arbitrarily reduced version of a feature catalog. The work consists in choosing a user journey complete enough to learn something: interest, usage, ability to complete a task or willingness to continue.
Initial scope
Prioritize the essential user journeys and the integrations needed for a first use.
Delivery & feedback
Develop, test and gather feedback to decide on the next steps of the roadmap.
For which needs
When should you build an MVP?
An MVP is relevant when an important decision still depends on what users will do. It lets you validate a value proposition, an audience, a pricing model or a use case before investing in a complete product.
Launch a B2B or B2C SaaS
Test a first paid or free user journey with real users, then decide on the roadmap based on how they use it.
A web or mobile application
Build the first version of a web, iOS or Android application, or both when the user journey requires it. See our mobile app development service.
A business portal or customer extranet
Open a first service to your customers or your teams to check that it meets a real need before expanding it.
An advanced prototype to win support
Present a usable product to customers, investors or internal leadership, rather than a mockup.
Restart on a sound foundation
Rebuild the core of an existing product as an MVP to restart efficiently, when the old codebase is holding back its evolution.
What goes into an MVP
The most common MVP features.
An effective MVP focuses on the essentials. Depending on the hypothesis to test, we build the features that validate the product’s usage, value and viability, without unnecessary complexity.
Onboarding & authentication
Account creation, login, roles and user access management.
Simple back office
Management of the product’s content, users and key settings.
Payment & subscription
Billing and SaaS subscription models when the business model is part of the test.
Dashboard
Tracking of usage, conversion and the metrics that will inform what comes next.
Notifications
Emails or push notifications to inform users and bring them back.
API integrations
Connection to your existing tools, such as a CRM, an ERP or internal tools.
MVP and AI
Testing an AI feature in a real product.
Many current projects rely on an AI feature: embedded assistant, document search, automatic extraction or summarization. The MVP is the right time to check that it actually delivers value, with real users and real data, and not just in a demo.
We integrate the model into the product’s user journey, with evaluation datasets, logging of interactions and tracking of API call costs from the very first version. If you already have an AI prototype, we can take over that AI POC and turn it into a usable MVP. For a product that is already live, see our AI features for your product and our AI solutions for businesses.
From work to deliverables
How the engagement unfolds.
We formulate the hypothesis, identify the users and define the expected observations. Development focuses on the user journey needed for this first use. Some secondary operations can remain manual if this is made explicit. After the trials, feedback guides a new version, a change of scope or dropping a lead.
MVP scoping
Objectives, scope, prioritization between must-haves and nice-to-haves, success criteria and initial roadmap. A more complete IT project scoping is possible if the need is still unclear.
User journeys and mockups
Validation of key user journeys and product hypotheses before development, with wireframes, mockups or a clickable prototype, to limit backtracking.
Technical foundations
Environments, conventions, release pipeline and best practices set up from the start.
Iterative development
Front end, back end, API and database, with regular demos, code reviews and continuous visibility into progress.
Acceptance testing and go-live
Fixes, deployment, usage instrumentation and preparation of the next iterations.
What your team receives
- MVP scope
- a first usable product, in production
- documentation, access and handover
- feedback and evolution priorities
Fast, but clean
The technical fundamentals laid down in the MVP.
Readable architecture
Clear conventions and an architecture that can evolve without a complete rewrite.
Controlled production releases
A continuous integration and deployment pipeline, and a clear separation between development, staging and production.
Baseline security
Authentication, permissions and secrets management from the first version.
Observability
Logs, monitoring and reporting of critical errors to know what is happening in production.
The choices that matter
The points to decide with your team.
Speed does not justify ignoring access control, data protection or the reliability of the core user journey. We distinguish reversible shortcuts from decisions that will be costly to undo. The scope and level of polish must match the real conditions of the experiment.
An MVP with a defined scope is often delivered as a fixed-price project. When the product finds its users, a dedicated team can take over to evolve it over time.
The collaboration framework
Preparing the first conversation.
You can present how things currently work, the users involved and the difficulties you face. The documents, examples and access required are specified afterwards, depending on the chosen scope. The first objective is to understand the work to be done and the dependencies that may affect how it unfolds.
Frequently asked questions
MVP development: your questions.
What is an MVP?
An MVP (Minimum Viable Product) is the simplest version of a product that lets you validate a value proposition with real users. It is not a cut-rate version, but a first usable version, centered on the user journey that enables learning, and built on a technical foundation capable of evolving.
How long does it take to design and deliver a working MVP?
Designing and developing a working MVP generally takes between six and ten weeks. The timeline depends on the functional scope, the integrations required and the maturity of the need. The goal is to quickly deliver a usable version to validate the product hypotheses.
How do you avoid an MVP that cannot evolve after launch?
By setting up a suitable architecture from the start, even a minimal one. The scope is deliberately narrow, but the technical choices must allow changes without a complete rewrite. Code quality, tests and documentation also play a key role.
Can you build a web and mobile MVP from the first version?
Yes, provided features are well prioritized. Suitable technology choices, such as a cross-platform mobile framework, make it possible to share part of the development while addressing the specific uses of each platform.
What is the difference between an MVP and a product ready to scale?
An MVP validates a value proposition with a limited functional scope. A product ready to scale meets higher requirements for performance, security, robustness and user experience. The MVP is a learning stage, not a final version.
What should you do after launching an MVP?
User feedback helps identify which features to strengthen, adjust or drop. This phase leads to product prioritization, technical consolidation and a gradual rise in quality to turn the MVP into a stable product.
Can you include an AI feature in an MVP?
Yes, when the AI feature is part of the value to test. We integrate it into the user journey with evaluations, logging and cost tracking, to judge its value on real data. We can also take over an existing AI prototype and turn it into a usable MVP.
How much does MVP development cost?
The budget depends on the scope, the number of platforms (web, mobile), the integrations and the security requirements. An IT project estimate lets you price a realistic first scope and identify what can be postponed to a later version.
Let’s talk about your project.
Tell us what you want to build, the users involved and your technical environment. Together we will define the first scope of the MVP.