I think it isn't quality that should be sacrificed in order to ship but scope.
This is the idea at play with MVPs. Don't try to produce something with all the bells and whistles, reduce scope as much as possible, polish that, ship.
This is the idea at play with MVPs. Don't try to produce something with all the bells and whistles, reduce scope as much as possible, polish that, ship.
features != quality, look & feel != quality
Good working software, which works and provides value for its users is what it's about. Evaluating if it provides value for others is done best by letting them use it.