Short answer
An MVP (minimum viable product) is the first version of a system with only the most important features — it already solves the main problem and can be put to use. It lets you get the benefit sooner, test the idea with real users and spend the budget only on what is really needed.
Why start with an MVP
- Faster results — the system starts working in months, not years.
- Lower risk — you see what works before investing more.
- Better requirements — users themselves show what needs improving.
- A controlled budget — you choose the next features based on real experience.
How to decide what goes into the MVP
Ask: without which features can the system not solve the main problem? Those go into the MVP. Everything else goes into later versions.
Example
We put the first version of the Moller Baltic Import system live after 5 months — thanks to detailed requirements and close involvement from the client. Since then the system has been developed regularly.
How long it takes
In our projects the average time to the first working version is 6–9 months. Smaller solutions can be built faster. See how long it takes to build a custom system.
