MVP Scoping

What MVP Actually Means

Not the worst possible version. The smallest version that proves the core hypothesis.

Scoping Framework

1. What's the hypothesis? 'Users will [behavior] because [reason]'
2. What's the minimum to test it? Strip to the core value proposition
3. What can be manual? Automate later, validate first (Wizard of Oz)
4. What can be borrowed? Use existing tools/services, don't build infrastructure
5. What can wait? Settings, admin, edge cases, polish

Feature Triage

CORE: Without this, the hypothesis can't be tested
  → Build it

SUPPORTING: Makes the core better but isn't essential
  → Build only if fast (<2 days)