I am working at a "startup" and I am developing an Android application. I was wondering if using the Google Cloud Messaging Platform for push notification is an MVP feature.
My thinking is this: In the early stages of a Startup, everything is an assumption. Your idea, your product etc, EVERYTHING. So, is it worth to invest time implementing this feature ( push notification with GCM ) ?
I think the question is going back to whether I really need this feature and if it's a main one. Having push notifications, makes your engagement better etc. The short answer is No, someone could use my app without push notification, but it would be better if it had.
PS: As funny as it sounds, being able to select the few feature that you are going to launch with, it's harder than I was expecting.
Mvp is Minimum viable product
Definition - What does Minimum Viable Product (MVP) mean?
A minimum viable product (MVP) is a development technique in which a new
product or website is developed with sufficient features to satisfy early adopters.
The final, complete set of features is only designed and developed after considering feedback
from the product's initial users.
so what you want to add is totally depend on your requirement which you want to provide to initial user.