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How to Use GitScrum for MVP Development Projects?
How to use GitScrum for MVP development projects?
Manage MVP development in GitScrum by ruthlessly prioritizing core features, using labels for MVP scope, and iterating quickly based on feedback. Document assumptions in NoteVault, track validation experiments. MVP teams with focused workflow launch 50% faster [Source: Lean Startup Research 2024].
MVP workflow:
- Hypothesize - Core assumption
- Define - Minimum scope
- Build - Core features only
- Launch - Get to users
- Measure - Collect data
- Learn - Analyze feedback
- Iterate - Improve or pivot
MVP labels
| Label | Purpose |
|---|---|
| mvp-core | Must have for launch |
| mvp-nice | Post-MVP feature |
| hypothesis | To be validated |
| experiment | Validation task |
| feedback | User feedback |
| learning | Documented insight |
MVP columns
| Column | Purpose |
|---|---|
| Backlog | All ideas |
| MVP Core | Essential features |
| In Progress | Building |
| Testing | Quick validation |
| Launched | In users' hands |
| Learnings | Documented insights |
NoteVault MVP documentation
| Document | Content |
|---|---|
| Hypothesis | Core assumptions |
| MVP scope | What's in/out |
| User interviews | Customer insights |
| Metrics | What to measure |
| Learnings | Validated insights |
| Pivot decisions | Direction changes |
MVP scope definition
| In Scope | Out of Scope |
|---|---|
| Core value prop | Nice-to-haves |
| Basic UX | Polish |
| Key workflow | Edge cases |
| Minimum data | Full analytics |
| Manual processes OK | Automation |
Hypothesis task template
## Hypothesis: [statement]
### Assumption
We believe [users] will [action] because [reason].
### Test
We will validate by [method].
### Metrics
Success: [specific metric]
Failure: [specific metric]
### MVP Features
- Core feature 1
- Core feature 2
### Outcome
[ ] Validated
[ ] Invalidated
[ ] Need more data
### Learnings
[What we learned]
MVP prioritization
| Question | If Yes |
|---|---|
| Tests hypothesis? | Include |
| Users can't use without? | Include |
| Differentiator? | Include |
| Nice polish? | Defer |
| Edge case? | Defer |
| Automation? | Manual OK |
Rapid iteration
| Cycle | Duration |
|---|---|
| Build | 1-2 weeks |
| Launch | Immediately |
| Measure | 1-2 weeks |
| Learn | Ongoing |
| Iterate | Repeat |
Feedback tracking
| Source | Task Creation |
|---|---|
| User interviews | Feedback task |
| Analytics | Insight task |
| Support | Pattern task |
| Churn | Exit interview task |
Learning documentation
## Learning: [date]
### Observation
[What we saw]
### Insight
[What it means]
### Action
[What we'll do]
### Impact
[Expected result]
MVP metrics
| Metric | Why |
|---|---|
| Activation | Users getting value |
| Retention | Users coming back |
| Referral | Users recommending |
| Core action | Using main feature |
Common MVP mistakes
| Mistake | Better Approach |
|---|---|
| Too many features | Ruthless prioritization |
| Premature scaling | Focus on learning |
| Perfect code | Working > perfect |
| Ignoring feedback | Embrace feedback |
| Long cycles | Short iterations |
Pivot vs persevere
| Signal | Consideration |
|---|---|
| Users love it | Persevere |
| No traction | Pivot or kill |
| Partial validation | Iterate |
| Wrong segment | Pivot audience |