Introduction
Building an MVP (Minimum Viable Product) is a critical step in any startup's journey. At InitDev, we've refined our process over 127 successful product launches to deliver production-ready MVPs in just 4 weeks. Here's our exact roadmap.
Week 1: Discovery & Architecture
The first week is all about understanding your vision and making critical technical decisions that will impact the entire project.
Day 1-2: Requirements Gathering
We start with intensive discovery sessions to understand your business goals, target users, and core features. This isn't about building everything – it's about identifying the minimum set of features that will validate your hypothesis.
Day 3-4: Technical Architecture
Based on your requirements, we design the technical architecture. This includes choosing the tech stack, designing the database schema, and planning the infrastructure.
Day 5: Project Setup
We set up the development environment, CI/CD pipelines, and project structure. By the end of week 1, we have a deployable skeleton of your application.
Week 2-3: Core Development
This is where the magic happens. Our senior engineers work in parallel to build your MVP's core features.
Frontend Development
We build responsive, user-friendly interfaces using React/Next.js. Every component is designed with scalability in mind.
Backend Development
Our backend team builds robust APIs, implements business logic, and ensures data integrity. We use Node.js or Python depending on your specific needs.
Daily Deployments
We deploy daily to a staging environment. You can see progress in real-time and provide feedback continuously.
Week 4: Polish & Launch
The final week is about turning a functional product into a polished, production-ready application.
Testing & Quality Assurance
We conduct thorough testing including unit tests, integration tests, and user acceptance testing. Every critical path is tested multiple times.
Performance Optimization
We optimize load times, implement caching, and ensure your application can handle your expected user load.
Launch Preparation
We set up production infrastructure, configure monitoring and analytics, and create documentation. Your MVP is ready to meet real users.
The InitDev Advantage
What makes our 4-week MVP process different?
- Senior Engineers Only: No junior developers learning on your dime
- Parallel Execution: Multiple engineers working simultaneously
- Battle-Tested Process: Refined over 127 successful launches
- Production-Ready: Not a prototype, but a scalable foundation
Conclusion
Building an MVP in 4 weeks isn't easy, but with the right team and process, it's absolutely achievable. At InitDev, we've proven this time and time again. Ready to build your MVP? Let's talk.