How long does it take to build an MLP?

A typical Sprint19 Minimum Lovable Product takes 10 to 12 weeks: about two weeks of discovery, two weeks of design, five to six weeks of development, and two weeks for launch.

Will I see progress during the build?

Yes. You get a working demo every Friday during the build phase and can review features in a staging environment each week, so you always know exactly where things stand.

10–12 weeks: what actually happens inside a Sprint19 product build

A Sprint19 build runs about 10 to 12 weeks from kickoff to launch, split into four stages: discover (weeks 1 to 2), design (weeks 3 to 4), build (weeks 5 to 10), and launch (weeks 11 to 12). You see working software every week and approve each stage before we move on, so there are no surprises at the end.

Weeks 1 to 2: Discover

We start with your goals, users, and success metrics, not a feature list. We map how the business actually works, surface the riskiest assumptions, and agree on the core scope worth building first. You approve a clear, prioritized plan before any design begins.

Weeks 3 to 4: Design

We turn that plan into wireframes, high-fidelity mockups, and a clickable prototype. You review and sign off on the design before a single line of production code is written, which is the cheapest point to change your mind.

Weeks 5 to 10: Build

Development runs in weekly sprints with a demo every Friday. You see real, working features in a staging environment each week and give feedback while it is still easy to act on. A senior developer reviews every change, automated tests run continuously, and progress stays fully visible, no black boxes.

Weeks 11 to 12: Launch

We handle production deployment, monitoring, and final QA across browsers and devices, then ship. Your launch includes a support window so any issues that surface with real users are handled quickly.

What you sign off on

You approve four things in order: the scope and plan, the design and prototype, the build at weekly demos, and the final release. Each gate keeps the project aligned with what you actually need.

After launch

Launch is a milestone, not the finish. Most clients continue with us on a monthly retainer for fixes, monitoring, and new features, and the codebase, documentation, and knowledge are yours from day one.