Tag: MVP Development
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How to Choose Between Serverless and Containerized Architectures for Startups
As startups scale from a proof of concept to an MVP and beyond, making the right architectural decisions is critical. One of the key choices startups face is whether to adopt a serverless or containerized architecture. Both offer scalability, flexibility, and cost efficiencies, but they serve different needs and use cases. This guide breaks down…
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When to Ignore Customer Feedback: Staying True to Your Product Vision
Customer feedback is a critical resource for startups. It helps you refine your product, validate your assumptions, and uncover opportunities. But while feedback is invaluable, not all feedback should drive your decisions. As a startup scaling from a proof of concept to an MVP and beyond, knowing when to ignore feedback is as important as…
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Avoiding Technical Debt When Scaling a Startup
For startups transitioning from proof of concept to MVP and beyond, speed is often the name of the game. The pressure to ship fast and capture market share can tempt teams to cut corners, leading to technical debt. While some debt is inevitable in the early stages, unchecked accumulation can slow innovation, increase costs, and…
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Using AI-Assisted Software Development Tools or Vibe Coding to Build Your Startup
Startups face unique pressures to quickly deliver software solutions that demonstrate clear value. Agile methods, rapid prototyping, and continuous integration have long helped teams scale rapidly from proof of concept to minimum viable products (MVPs). Today, there’s another powerful tool in your software engineering toolkit: AI-assisted development, often known as “Vibe Coding.” AI-assisted coding leverages…
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Implementing Lightweight Agile in Small Engineering Teams
For startups aiming to scale beyond a proof of concept (PoC) and deliver a viable MVP, agility is key. Small engineering teams, in particular, benefit from an agile approach that allows them to rapidly iterate, innovate, and respond to market feedback. However, implementing Agile practices doesn’t always mean adopting heavy frameworks or processes. For smaller…
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How to Transition from a Proof of Concept to a Scalable MVP
The PoC phase is often characterized by testing ideas, experimenting with solutions, and validating concepts. But scaling an MVP requires a distinct set of strategies.