Seven weeks. That's our target for getting a SaaS MVP from concept to live users. Not a prototype, not a mockup — a real product that real people pay for.
Week 0: Discovery
The most important week isn't a building week. It's a thinking week. We interview stakeholders, map user journeys, identify the core value proposition, and ruthlessly cut scope to the minimum lovable product.
The output: a 2-page brief that captures the essence of what we're building and — more importantly — what we're not building.
Week 1: Architecture & Design
System design, database schemas, API contracts, and UI wireframes. We make all the big decisions upfront so the build sprint is pure execution.
We pick proven patterns over novel approaches. Next.js for the frontend, Node.js or Python for the backend, PostgreSQL for data, Redis for caching. Boring technology that works.
Weeks 2-6: Build Sprint
This is where the magic happens. Weekly demo calls every Friday. You see working software every 7 days. No black boxes, no surprises.
We build in vertical slices — complete features from UI to database, not horizontal layers. This means you can test real user flows from week 2.
Week 7: Launch
Deploy, monitor, iterate. We don't just push code — we set up monitoring, error tracking, analytics, and alerting. When your first users arrive, we're watching the dashboards with you.
Why This Works
The secret isn't speed — it's scope discipline. Most projects take 6 months because they try to build everything. We build the one thing that matters and ship it fast. Everything else comes in v2, v3, and beyond.
Written by
Hari — Devi AI Solutions