# Minimum viable product: what it is and how it works
> A minimum viable product, or MVP, is the version of an offering that yields relevant learning with the effort needed to test a hypothesis.
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# Minimum viable product

A minimum viable product, or MVP, is the version of an offering that yields relevant learning with the effort needed to test a hypothesis

What it means, how it is used and where it comes up, with its related concepts.

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## What it is and how it works

Its scope depends on what is to be validated. It can be a limited experience, a manual service or a working prototype. Minimum does not mean careless: it must provide an interpretable test and respect the safety and trust conditions of the context.

Topics

[Strategic design and innovation](https://www.zorraquino.com/en/dictionary/category/diseno-estrategico-e-innovacion)

## Related concepts

- [Service prototype](https://www.zorraquino.com/en/dictionary/service-prototype)
- [Value proposition](https://www.zorraquino.com/en/dictionary/value-proposition)
- [Proof of concept](https://www.zorraquino.com/en/dictionary/proof-of-concept)