Choosing the right technologies for launching an MVP (Minimum Viable Product) is one of the most critical steps in product development. At a time when the goal is to test hypotheses and validate solutions quickly, making technological choices that allow for flexibility, speed, and sustainability is essential. Based on Squadfy's experience in helping companies create robust and efficient MVPs, we will explore how to make smart technological decisions from the start.
Focus on the purpose of the MVP
Before thinking about any technology, it is important to be clear about the objective of your MVP. The focus is not on building a complete product but on creating something that allows for learning as much as possible with the least effort. Aligning the team around a common objective is crucial to ensure that everyone understands the value of the proposed solution.
The Power of "less is more"
One of the biggest challenges when building an MVP is resisting the temptation to include unnecessary features. Delivery should focus on essential value and rapid learning. This should be reflected in technological choices: fewer dependencies, fewer complex integrations, and more focus on the core of the product.
Technological choice based on speed and flexibility
For an MVP, development speed and modification flexibility are fundamental. Technologies that allow for a quick learning curve and agile implementation are the most suitable. Often, frameworks, development platforms, and no-code or low-code tools can accelerate the process, while a customized approach can delay results.
AI Copilots to accelerate development
AI copilots increase the efficiency and productivity of the team by suggesting code snippets, automating repetitive tasks, and reducing errors. This allows developers to focus on higher value-added activities, facilitating rapid prototyping and speeding up feedback cycles.
Infrastructure Costs and Their Importance for the MVP
Infrastructure costs are a crucial consideration in developing an MVP. As the initial validation phase requires economic efficiency, it is essential to choose an approach that keeps costs low while providing the necessary flexibility and scalability. Minimizing infrastructure costs means opting for solutions that avoid unnecessary expenditure on idle resources, ensuring that the company invests only what is necessary during the validation phase.
Architectures that allow for scalability according to demand are particularly useful for an MVP, as they prevent high initial investments in infrastructure that may not be necessary.
It's not just about technology, but about people
The choice of technologies for an MVP should consider the team that will develop it. Use tools that your team is already familiar with, increasing productivity and reducing uncertainties. The success of the MVP is linked to the ability to test and iterate quickly, which depends on the people executing it.
Real Case: B.Codes
To illustrate what has been discussed, we will present the real case of B.Codes, a platform created by Squadfy to help companies with the migration to GS1's Digital Link. B.Codes was developed using a boilerplate prepared by Squadfy, which includes Node.js and TypeScript, structured with a serverless architecture. This boilerplate allowed the project to start with a well-established development base, accelerating the construction of the MVP and reducing the risks of common errors.
In the context of an MVP, low costs are essential, and serverless offers just that: a usage-based billing model, avoiding high expenditures on idle infrastructure. Moreover, serverless is scalable, ideal for projects in the validation phase. B.Codes is an example of how the right technological choice can aid in the rapid launch of an MVP while keeping costs under control and ensuring flexibility.
Conclusion
In the development of an MVP, the chosen technologies must enable speed, simplicity, and adaptability to validate ideas and obtain market feedback. The case of B.Codes demonstrates how well-founded technological choices, such as adopting serverless architecture and using a prepared boilerplate, can reduce costs and accelerate development. The MVP does not have to be perfect; the important thing is to learn, adjust, and evolve. With the right choices, it is possible to launch an MVP quickly and prepare the ground for future growth.
