10-Day MVP Framework: How We Launch Products in Record Time

Why 10 Days? The Science Behind Fast MVP Development

The traditional software development timeline looks like this:

• Planning: 2-4 weeks
• Design: 2-4 weeks
• Development: 8-16 weeks
• Testing: 2-4 weeks
• Total: 14-28 weeks

That's 3-7 months before you know if your idea works. By then, you've burned through budget, lost momentum, and competitors might have launched.

Our approach: Ship in 10 days, learn from real users, iterate based on data.

We've used this framework to ship 47+ products. Here's exactly how it works.

The GALOR 10-Day MVP Framework

Day 0: Discovery Call (Before the Clock Starts)

Before we start the 10-day countdown, we have a focused 60-minute discovery call to:

Define the Core Problem

• What problem are we solving?
• Who has this problem?
• How are they solving it today?

Identify the Core Feature

• What's the ONE thing this MVP must do well?
• What features can wait for v2?
• What's the success metric?

Set Technical Parameters

• User types and roles
• Key integrations needed
• Performance requirements

Deliverable: Clear scope document with prioritized feature list

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Day 1: Architecture & Setup

Morning: Technical Architecture

• Database schema design
• API endpoint planning
• Authentication flow
• Third-party integration mapping

Afternoon: Project Setup

• Repository initialization
• CI/CD pipeline configuration
• Development environment setup
• Base project structure (Next.js + TypeScript)

Key Decisions Made:

• Database: PostgreSQL (99% of projects) or MongoDB
• Auth: NextAuth.js or Clerk
• Payments: Stripe
• Hosting: Vercel or Railway

Deliverable: Working development environment, technical architecture document

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Day 2: Database & Auth

Morning: Database Implementation

• Prisma schema definition
• Database migrations
• Seed data creation
• Database connection configuration

Afternoon: Authentication

• User registration flow
• Login/logout functionality
• Password reset
• OAuth integration (Google, GitHub)
• Session management

Deliverable: Working authentication system with database

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Day 3-4: Core Feature Development

This is where we build THE thing your MVP does.

Day 3: Primary Feature Backend

• API endpoints for core functionality
• Business logic implementation
• Data validation
• Error handling

Day 4: Primary Feature Frontend

• UI components for core feature
• State management
• API integration
• Loading and error states

Example: For a booking platform, Day 3-4 would be:

• Creating/editing bookings
• Availability calendar logic
• Booking confirmation flow
• Email notifications

Deliverable: Working core feature (backend + frontend)

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Day 5: Secondary Features

Priority Features Only We tackle the 2-3 secondary features that are essential for launch:

Common Day 5 work:

• User profile/settings
• Basic dashboard
• Search/filtering
• Simple reporting

What We DON'T Build Yet:

• Advanced analytics
• Complex admin features
• "Nice to have" features
• Edge case handling

Deliverable: MVP feature set complete

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Day 6: Admin Dashboard

Every MVP needs an admin view. We build:

Core Admin Features:

• User management (view, edit, disable)
• Content/data management
• Basic metrics dashboard
• System settings

Using Modern Tools:

• We use shadcn/ui components for rapid admin development
• Pre-built tables, forms, and charts
• Dark mode included
• Mobile-responsive by default

Deliverable: Functional admin dashboard

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Day 7: Payment Integration

Stripe Integration (Standard):

• Checkout session creation
• Subscription management
• Webhook handling
• Payment success/failure flows
• Invoice generation

What's Included:

• One-time payments
• Recurring subscriptions
• Trial periods
• Promo codes

Deliverable: Working payment system

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Day 8: UI Polish & Responsiveness

Design Refinement:

• Consistent styling across all pages
• Animation and transitions (Framer Motion)
• Loading states and skeletons
• Error message UX
• Empty states

Mobile Optimization:

• Responsive breakpoints
• Touch-friendly interactions
• Mobile navigation
• Performance optimization

Accessibility:

• Keyboard navigation
• Screen reader compatibility
• Color contrast compliance
• Focus management

Deliverable: Polished, responsive UI

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Day 9: Testing & Bug Fixes

Testing Approach:

• End-to-end testing of critical flows
• Payment flow verification
• Email delivery testing
• Edge case handling

Common Bug Fixes:

• Form validation issues
• Mobile layout problems
• Loading state glitches
• API error handling

Performance Check:

• Lighthouse score optimization
• Image optimization
• Code splitting
• Database query optimization

Deliverable: Stable, tested application

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Day 10: Deployment & Handover

Morning: Production Deployment

• Production environment setup
• Environment variables configuration
• Domain configuration
• SSL certificate
• Database migration to production

Afternoon: Handover

• Source code transfer (GitHub)
• Documentation delivery
• Admin credentials
• Third-party service access
• Post-launch support briefing

Deliverable: Live MVP + complete documentation

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Technology Stack: Why These Choices?

Frontend: Next.js 14+ (App Router)

Why Next.js?

• Server-side rendering for SEO
• Built-in API routes
• Automatic code splitting
• Image optimization
• TypeScript support
• Massive ecosystem

Development Speed: Next.js lets us ship 2-3x faster than traditional React setups.

Backend: Node.js + Prisma

Why This Combo?

• Full-stack TypeScript (fewer context switches)
• Prisma's type-safe database queries
• Easy migrations
• Works with any SQL database

Database: PostgreSQL

Why PostgreSQL?

• Industry standard for production
• Excellent performance
• Advanced features when needed
• Free tier on most platforms

Deployment: Vercel / Railway

Why Managed Platforms?

• Zero DevOps overhead
• Automatic scaling
• Preview deployments
• Built-in monitoring
• Generous free tiers

UI: Tailwind CSS + shadcn/ui

Why This Stack?

• Rapid styling with Tailwind
• Pre-built accessible components
• Consistent design system
• Dark mode for free
• Highly customizable

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Real Example: 10-Day MVP Timeline

Project: AI-powered document analysis platform

Day 0 (Discovery):

• Core feature: Upload PDF → Get summary + key insights
• Users: Small business owners
• Success metric: 100 documents processed in first month

Day 1:

• Set up Next.js project with TypeScript
• Designed database schema (users, documents, analyses)
• Planned OpenAI API integration

Day 2:

• Implemented authentication with Clerk
• Set up PostgreSQL with Prisma
• Created user onboarding flow

Day 3-4:

• Built PDF upload and processing
• Integrated OpenAI for analysis
• Created results display UI
• Implemented document history

Day 5:

• Added document search
• Built usage dashboard
• Implemented sharing features

Day 6:

• Admin dashboard for monitoring
• User management
• Usage analytics

Day 7:

• Stripe subscription integration
• Free tier with limits
• Pro tier ($29/month)

Day 8:

• Mobile responsive design
• Loading animations
• Empty states
• Error handling UI

Day 9:

• End-to-end testing
• Fixed 12 bugs
• Performance optimization

Day 10:

• Deployed to Vercel
• Custom domain setup
• Handed over to client

Result: Launched on time, processed 247 documents in first month, converted 8% of free users to paid.

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Common Questions About the 10-Day Framework

"Can you really build a real product in 10 days?"

Yes, but with caveats:

• Scope matters: We build MVPs, not full products
• Experience matters: We've done this 47+ times
• Tech matters: Modern tools make us faster
• Focus matters: No meetings about meetings

"What if my project is too complex?"

Some projects genuinely need more than 10 days. Signs your project needs custom timeline:

• Multiple user types with complex permissions
• Custom AI/ML model training
• Native mobile apps (not responsive web)
• Complex enterprise integrations
• Regulatory compliance requirements (HIPAA, SOC2)

For these, we offer Sprint subscriptions ($6,000/bi-weekly).

"What's NOT included in 10 days?"

• Native iOS/Android apps (we do responsive web)
• Custom ML model training
• Complex enterprise integrations
• Multi-tenant white-label systems
• Regulatory compliance implementation

"What if you don't finish in 10 days?"

Money-back guarantee. If we don't deliver, you don't pay. Simple.

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Why Most Agencies Take 3+ Months

Traditional agency overhead:

• Meetings: 2-4 hours/week of status updates
• Documentation: Excessive specs before coding
• Handoffs: Designer → Developer → QA → Back to designer
• Waterfall: No code until all designs approved
• Padding: "Just in case" buffer time

GALOR approach:

• Async communication: Loom videos, Slack updates
• Design-as-you-go: Build and refine simultaneously
• Full-stack developers: Same person does frontend + backend
• Ship daily: Working software every day
• No padding: 10 days means 10 days

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Is the 10-Day Framework Right for You?

Perfect Fit:

• Startup founders validating ideas
• Businesses launching new products
• Companies needing internal tools fast
• Entrepreneurs with upcoming deadlines

Not Ideal For:

• Complex enterprise software
• Highly regulated industries (without extra time)
• Projects with unclear requirements
• Clients who need excessive control over process

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Start Your 10-Day MVP

Ready to launch your product in 10 days?

1. Book a discovery call - We'll assess if your project fits the 10-day framework
2. Define scope together - Lock in exactly what we're building
3. Start the clock - Day 1 begins after payment

Fixed $15,000 price. Money-back guarantee if we don't deliver in 10 days.

Book Your Discovery Call →