Also how do we use this in our projects? The reason I ask. I am of the view that the Minimum Viable Product is a data gathering tool that we used to gather feedback from our customers early on in the project like sprint reviews and based on those feedback we will know if the product will be a viable one which will lead to a go/no-go decision.However, the Minimum Usable Product is a product that meets the criteria to be in a usable state by the stakeholders. It can be used since is is something that has been developed and can be used by the end-user which will deliver some value. More so It can be used to gain sign-off from the sponsor. Please advise on this. Saving Changes...
The Minimum Viable Product (MVP) is a minimal version designed to gather early customer feedback, helping assess viability and guide go/no-go decisions. In contrast, the Minimum Usable Product (MUP) is a functional version meeting baseline criteria, providing real value to end-users and offering stakeholders something tangible for sign-off. In projects, the MVP allows teams to validate concepts early, while the MUP demonstrates usability and practical value, aligning the product more closely with user needs and project goals. Saving Changes...
Agreed - an MVP is an experiment designed to provide maximum learning at the least coat or effort in order to disprove or partially validate a hypothesis. Revenue generation is usually a secondary consideration. An MUP which is also sometimes referred to as a Minimum Marketable Product is a "plain vanilla" 1.0 versions with no bells and whistles but which is designed for mainstream consumption.
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