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Nicole Williams
Apr 11, 2024
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The concept of Minimum Viable Product (MVP) is an essential aspect of software development that has gained significant popularity in recent years. Coined by management consultant Frank Robinson in 2001, MVP refers to the development of a software product with the minimum necessary features and functionalities to deliver essential value to the customer or user. Once this threshold is reached, the software can be released, shipped or sold to customers for early adoption or use.

This milestone marks a significant stage in the development process, and final integration testing is conducted to ensure that the product is bug-free and ready for production. The MVP concept is often visually represented in various ways, depending on the context and purpose of the representation. One common way is through a simple graph that shows the relationship between the product's features and the level of customer satisfaction. Another way is through a flowchart that outlines the steps involved in develop…

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