How to do code review without slowing the team down
Good code review does more than catch bugs. Speed it up with small changes, clear expectations and automation.
An MVP is often understood as a cheap first version. Its real purpose is to test the most important assumption with the least effort.
What does a good MVP look like?
It does little, but does it properly. A user should be able to finish one job from start to end. Five half-built features teach less than one complete feature.
How do you narrow the scope?
Pick one user group first. Then write down the one job they want done. Remove every feature that does not directly serve that job and keep it under "later".
What cannot be compromised?
Security, data integrity and payment accuracy are not deferred in the name of an MVP. The interface can be plain and admin work can be manual, but customer data must be protected.
How is success measured?
Define success before launch, for example how many users finish the job or return in the first month. Repeat use and willingness to pay are the real signals, not compliments.
