MVP scope is the smallest set of product capabilities needed to test the core assumption behind a product. Good scope protects speed without making the product too weak to learn from.
The first scope should include the core workflow, the minimum trust layer, and the measurement needed to learn from usage.
A lot of useful product ideas should be deferred until the first workflow proves demand.
Good MVP scope makes the product usable enough to learn, small enough to ship, and specific enough that the next decision is obvious after launch.
Practical answers
No. A feature list names things to build. MVP scope explains which parts are necessary to validate the product and why.
Keep the main workflow intact and remove secondary users, edge cases, automation, or polish that does not affect the first validation goal.
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