Building an MVP, what to prioritize?
When building something from scratch, we usually aren't sure if our solution will be used by others. We certainly don't want to build an application that nobody wants. That's why a common practice is to build a landing page or waitlist, promote the idea, and check for interest.
What to do when interest is confirmed? We can't squander the "hype" we've produced. Then it would be most sensible to create an MVP of our application - a minimal version that will solve the given problem. Time will play a significant role here, so it's worth choosing tools that will allow us to speed up this process.
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How to quickly build an MVP?
Using AI tools can significantly speed up the MVP building process. Tools like Lovable or v0 offer the ability to quickly generate code and prototype user interfaces.
Using v0 and Next.js
v0, a tool created by Vercel, by default generates code in Next.js using Tailwind CSS. This combination is ideal for building an MVP for several reasons:
Quick start: v0 allows for rapid generation of the basic application structure.
Versatility of Next.js: This framework enables building both frontend and backend in one project.
Efficiency of Tailwind CSS: It streamlines work with CSS, accelerating the styling process.
Deployment with Vercel
Vercel significantly simplifies the deployment process for Next.js applications. Although costs should be considered, it's worth remembering that deployment to other services also comes with expenses. Vercel offers:
- Automatic deployment with every push to the repository
- Easy configuration of custom domains
- Built-in solutions for performance optimization
Additional tools
It's also worth considering using Vercel AI SDK, which is well-integrated with Next.js. It allows for easy addition of AI functions to the application, which can be crucial for many modern startups.
Summary
The combination of v0, Next.js, Tailwind CSS, and Vercel creates a solid foundation for quickly building and deploying an MVP. This allows focus on solving business problems, rather than on technical aspects of implementation. However, remember that the final choice of tech stack should be adapted to the specifics of the project and the long-term goals of the startup.
The article was not sponsored by any brand; it describes my potential choices.