Foundational Prototyping: 12‑Day Architecture‑First MVP

A contained 12‑day build that prioritises architecture, tests, and pipelines before UI, delivering a demoable, investment‑ready MVP.

Process overview

  1. Days 1‑2: Kick‑off & Scope – outcomes, success criteria, constraints, and a lean architecture outline.
  2. Days 3‑5: Scaffolding & CI – repo, environments, CI/CD, base components, and test harness.
  3. Days 6‑9: Core Features & Tests – red‑route features, API contracts, integration tests.
  4. Day 10: Hardening & UX – edge cases, performance basics, accessibility, and user flows.
  5. Days 11‑12: Demo & Handover – walkthrough, docs, runbooks, and next‑steps roadmap.

What we deliver

  • Test‑driven MVP with clean boundaries and modular architecture.
  • CI/CD configured for reproducible builds and deployments.
  • Docs, runbooks, and a technical roadmap for iteration.
  • Demo artefacts ready for stakeholders and investors.

What we need from you

  • Wireframes or UX references, core user journeys, and success metrics.
  • Access or approvals for any required services or accounts.
  • Decision‑maker availability for daily checks or scheduled gates.