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Understanding minimum viable products (MVP) in UX design: A quickstart guide
UX Research Glossary / Minimum Viable Product
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A minimum viable product (MVP) is the simplest version of a product that delivers core functionality to early users. It’s designed to test the product idea with minimal time, effort, and resources—just enough to learn how real users respond. The goal is to validate key assumptions, gather feedback, and assess market fit before committing to full-scale development.