TL;DR: A custom software project has 5 phases: Discovery (1-2 weeks), Design (2-3 weeks), MVP (4-6 weeks), Iteration (ongoing), and Support (monthly retainer). Total time to a functional MVP: 30-60 days. You don't need everything defined before you start.
A custom software project follows a structured process from discovery to deploy. Understanding each phase helps you evaluate proposals, avoid scope creep, and choose the right partner. In Chile, a typical MVP runs from ~$3M CLP with a 4-6 week build.
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