Viacheslav Kostin
CEO WislaCode Solution
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MVP Development
Case: Market‑ready lending MVP
Entering a new market, a lender needed a fast, reliable way to validate a payday‑loan proposition. We proposed a progressive web app to maximise reach and speed.
Our team delivered the front end, integrated core journeys and optimised for quick iteration.
The result: the target outcome was achieved within five months, and the first real users were live in the app – providing the data needed to guide the next release.
What is MVP Development?
MVP development focuses on building a functional version of your product with only the core features. This streamlined approach enables you to test your idea in the market, gather user feedback and iterate efficiently without committing to full‑scale development.
At WislaCode, we specialise in creating scalable, user‑centred MVPs that help businesses minimise risk, reduce costs and accelerate time to market.
Strategy‑led MVP planning: We begin with a clear value proposition, target segments and must‑have journeys. Lean discovery, competitor mapping and risk prioritisation ensure the MVP addresses a real problem and can be validated quickly with early adopters.
Analytics built in: Instrumentation is part of the first sprint. Event tracking, funnels and cohort views show what users do, where they drop off and which features move the needle – so iteration is guided by evidence, not assumptions.
Startup‑ready execution: Funding milestones and runway matter. We structure scopes into demonstrable increments, keep the surface area small and focus on the few features that prove product–market fit and unlock the next stage.
Scalable by design: We design a lightweight architecture that can grow without rework. API‑first services, clean module boundaries and environment parity make it straightforward to add features, integrate partners and scale usage as traction builds.
AI‑accelerated delivery: We apply AI where it improves outcomes: content generation, document extraction, routing and recommendations. Models are monitored for drift and cost, with guardrails and fallbacks to keep experiences reliable.
Launch in ninety days: A typical first value slice ships in under three months: one or two core journeys wired end to end, with secure auth, payments or data flows as needed, and real‑time metrics to validate adoption.
Minimum viable product development process
Collaborate with our experts to define your product’s value proposition. Identify your target audience and primary use cases, then prioritise essential features that align with your business goals.
Develop wireframes and prototypes to visualise the core journeys. Craft intuitive UX/UI tailored to your audience and ensure the design supports seamless scalability for future iterations.
Build the MVP using agile delivery for iterative progress and quick, demonstrable increments. Integrate essential features that address real user needs while maintaining flexibility for updates, using a robust tech stack for performance and scalability.
Conduct rigorous testing to assure functionality, performance and security. Validate with early adopters to gather actionable feedback and optimise based on insights to align with market expectations.
Launch the MVP in your target environment with full technical support. Monitor performance and user engagement post‑launch, and provide ongoing maintenance to incorporate feedback and deliver feature upgrades.
How Are Minimum Viable Product Step by Step?
Our expertise in minimum viable product development ensures your product is built to test, validate and scale efficiently.
Planning
Analysis
WislaCode’s commitment to quality includes detailed testing so your MVP is reliable and ready for users.
Testing
UX Research
We focus on delivering tangible results by combining technical excellence with market insight.
Design
Development
With a scalable architecture and cost‑effective approach, we lay the foundation for your product’s future success.
Launch
Support
Why WislaCode?
We agree success metrics upfront activation, retention and time to value. Then instrument the product so every sprint demonstrates progress against them.
Outcomes you can measure
Stable API contracts and well‑scoped adapters connect to payment rails, identity providers and data sources. We avoid brittle links and keep data flows auditable.
Seamless integration
Continuous integration and deployment, automated tests and observability are standard. This keeps releases frequent and safe, and ensures rapid feedback from real users.
Delivery discipline
Clear module boundaries and documentation mean your team can extend the MVP into a V1 without a rewrite. When needed, we stay on as an engineering partner to accelerate growth.
Built for the next stage
Some Customer Reviews
WislaCode MVP developers are dedicated to each project. They work hard to deliver results quickly.
Aleksei Malenkin, $lana (Monetech)
5
WislaCode specialists quickly synchronised and worked with the second team involved in developing our solution.
As a result, having started development from scratch, we came to the expected result quickly. The first users went to the application after 5 months.
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FAQ About MVP Development
We map user goals, risks and dependencies, then prioritise the smallest set of journeys that prove value. Anything that does not de‑risk adoption or payment flows moves to the backlog. We validate the scope against analytics we will collect at launch, ensuring each feature has a clear success measure.
Yes, when scope is focused and integrations are well defined. We target a first value slice in about 90 days, including secure authentication, a core transaction or workflow, and basic analytics. Complex requirements may extend timelines, but we still release in increments to gather feedback early.
We select tools based on speed, team fit and future scale. Typical choices include modern front‑end frameworks, API‑first back ends, managed databases and CI/CD. If you have existing standards, we align with them to simplify handover and reduce operational friction.
We automate the essentials: unit and integration tests for core logic, contract tests for APIs and smoke tests for releases. Accessibility checks and performance budgets run in CI. This keeps cycles fast while preventing regressions that would undermine trust.
Yes. We implement event tracking, funnels and basic cohorts in the first sprint, plus lightweight in‑product feedback. The roadmap then follows the data: we prioritise changes that raise activation, engagement or conversion.
We apply AI for targeted wins – such as classification, extraction or recommendations. Guardrails limit scope, fallbacks protect key journeys, and monitoring covers latency, accuracy and cost. This ensures AI features add value without creating instability.
Absolutely. We can lead, co‑build or support. We use shared backlogs, clear interfaces and agreed coding standards to keep collaboration smooth. Knowledge transfer and documentation ensure continuity after launch.
We help plan the path to V1: hardening, scalability, additional features and operational readiness. We also review analytics to retire unused features and double down on what users value most – keeping spend aligned with outcomes.
Viacheslav Kostin, CEO
20+ years of experience in managerial positions in IT and banking.
Viacheslav Kostin, CEO
Previous roles: CEO in IT, Director of Strategy and Marketing in Banking, Curator of Holding Banks, Head of Products and Project Office.
Education: MBA for Executives at IMD (Switzerland), Leading Digital Business Transformation (IMD). Provides consulting in strategy and digital transformation.
Vasil Pahomov, CTO
20+ years of experience as a developer, analyst, and solutions architect.
Vasil Pahomov, CTO
Designs resilient, high-load systems with multiple integrations for banks and financial institutions. Expertise in distributed storage and microservices architecture.