It's probably not an MVP

It's common for people to refer to early versions of software as MVPs (Minimum Viable Products). Only, that's not what an MVP is meant to be. People say: "ship it early" "try something out" "get feedback" "don't worry about polish" and "you should be embarrassed about these versions" But these aren't descriptions of an MVP; they're descriptions of a prototype, and the two are not the same. A…