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It didn't say the best product. It said "fastest" and "easiest to maintain" code, which are only two of hundreds of factors for success. Many of which are not code related.

Well, technically (or even theoretically I'd venture), empty space is the best MVP of all time. :p It required no code (baring any metaphysical interpretations of the term) and it still functional to this day. :p

MVP doesn't have to involve custom code (or any code at all for that matter). See most startup landing pages or kickstarter for example which test interest in an idea