How We Build MVPs at Soatech: Our Process from Day 1 to Launch

Our MVP Philosophy: Ship, Learn, Iterate

At Soatech, we believe the best way to validate a product idea is to put it in front of real users — fast. Not a pitch deck. Not a prototype in Figma. A working product that people can sign up for, click through, and give real feedback on.

Our MVP process is designed to get you from idea to live product in 2-6 weeks, depending on complexity. Here's exactly how it works.

Week 0: Discovery (1-3 Days)

Before we write any code, we need to understand your vision, your users, and your constraints.

What We Cover

• Your vision — What does the product do? Who is it for? Why now?
• Core user flow — What's the one thing users must be able to do?
• Success metrics — How will we know the MVP is working?
• Constraints — Budget, timeline, must-have integrations
• Competitive landscape — What exists? How are you different?

What We Deliver

A one-page MVP brief that defines:

• The core feature set (usually 3-5 features max)
• The tech stack recommendation
• A timeline estimate with milestones
• A fixed-price quote

This is the point where you decide to proceed. No code has been written, no commitment made beyond the discovery session.

Week 1: Design Sprint (3-5 Days)

Day 1-2: Wireframes and User Flow

We map the complete user journey in low-fidelity wireframes. This is fast and cheap to change — much cheaper than modifying code later.

For simple MVPs (landing pages, single-feature apps), we skip wireframes and go straight to high-fidelity design.

Day 3-5: Visual Design

Using your brand guidelines (or creating a simple brand system if you don't have one), we design the key screens. We use modern component libraries like shadcn/ui as a foundation, customized to your brand. This approach is faster and more consistent than designing every pixel from scratch.

Design output: Figma screens for all key flows, ready for development.

Weeks 2-4: Development Sprints

This is where our AI-augmented development process shines.

How We Structure Development

We work in 1-week sprints with a demo at the end of each sprint. You see working software every week — not just progress reports.

Sprint 1 — Foundation: Auth, database, core data model, basic UI shell Sprint 2 — Core feature: The primary user workflow, end to end Sprint 3 — Polish: Edge cases, error handling, responsive design, integrations

Our Tech Stack

For most MVPs, we use:

AI-Augmented Development

Our senior engineers use AI tools throughout development:

• Code generation for boilerplate (CRUD operations, form validation, API endpoints)
• Test generation for comprehensive test coverage
• Code review as a second pair of eyes for security and best practices
• Documentation generation for API docs and code comments

AI handles the repetitive parts. Our engineers focus on architecture, business logic, and quality.

What You See Each Week

Every Friday, we demo the week's progress. You see working features, give feedback, and help prioritize the next sprint. No surprises at the end of the project.

Week 5: Testing and Launch Prep (3-5 Days)

Testing

• Automated tests — Unit tests, API tests, integration tests
• Manual QA — Edge cases, mobile testing, browser compatibility
• Security review — Authentication, data protection, input validation
• Performance — Load testing, Lighthouse audit, Core Web Vitals

Launch Prep

• Domain setup and SSL
• Production environment configuration
• Monitoring and error tracking (Sentry, Vercel Analytics)
• Basic SEO setup (meta tags, sitemap, robots.txt)
• Analytics integration (Google Analytics, Mixpanel, or similar)

Handoff

We provide:

• Complete source code in your GitHub repository
• Environment documentation
• Admin guide
• Deployment guide
• Video walkthrough of the codebase

You own everything. No vendor lock-in, no proprietary frameworks, no hidden dependencies.

After Launch: What Happens Next

Option 1: Iterate With Us

Most clients continue working with us after launch. We move into 2-week sprint cycles, prioritizing features based on real user feedback. This is where the product really starts to take shape.

Option 2: Maintenance Only

We offer maintenance retainers starting at $1,500/month covering hosting, bug fixes, security updates, and minor improvements.

Option 3: Handoff to Your Team

If you hire in-house developers, we do a full knowledge transfer and ensure your team can maintain and extend the codebase independently.

What This Costs

These are fixed-price quotes. No hourly billing surprises. Check our Build packages for detailed pricing.

Why Founders Choose Soatech

• Speed — AI-augmented development means 2-3x faster delivery
• Quality — Senior engineers, not juniors, work on your project
• Transparency — Weekly demos, fixed pricing, no surprises
• Value — European quality at Albanian rates (50-60% below Western Europe)
• Ownership — You own 100% of the code from day one

Have an idea you want to bring to life? Let's talk — we'll give you an honest assessment of scope, timeline, and cost within 48 hours.