Vibe Coding an MVP: From Idea to Evidence

Vibe coding can move an idea into a clickable prototype quickly. A strong MVP is not a feature pile: it tests one important assumption and helps decide what to build next.

Choose one user and one problem

Describe who has the problem, how they handle it now, and what your version should make easier. Do not ask AI to build an entire startup at once; define one measurable outcome first.

Build the shortest useful journey

Keep the MVP to one end-to-end flow, from a user’s first action to a result. Postpone profiles, analytics, and automation unless they are needed to test the assumption.

Look for behavior, not compliments

Ask a few potential users to complete the task without coaching. Notice where they pause, whether they return, and what they try to do. Change the prototype based on observed behavior.