Quick Win Ways To Mitigate Feature Creep

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Quick Win Ways To Mitigate Feature Creep
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The task of adding more features to software is
like a maze game. The end question that leaves
everybody wondering is How the hell did this
functionality come here?. Famous by various
other terms like, Scope creep, requirement
creep, refers to unforeseen requests for the
addition of features that are not listed in the
project scope. A software, undergoes countless
brainstorm sessions, rigorous testing in IT
environment management and then comes to the
production. A project manager gets almost doomed
on finding out that some extra functionalities
need to be added when the deadline is just a week
away. In this whole scenario, the new code keeps
piling up the existing ones, and as a result, the
software becomes tough to configure. Instead of
getting the Wow feedback, you start getting
Oh, its difficult to navigate, This
functionality is not working so on, so forth.
This situation where it becomes tough to find out
the root functionality of the software is termed
as feature creep.
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This insidious process hits your project and
harms it. Fortunately, enov8 brings down to you a
list of considerations that will save you from
burning the entire project budget and not meeting
project deadlines.
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Knowing the Users
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• With a glut of users arriving on your software,
  it is imperative for you to know who they are,
  how they roam, and what they do after integrating
  the software. You should be aware of the XYZ
  number of users who are on it and also ask them
  for valuable feedback. We know this one is tough
  but isnt it necessary if you are up to making a
  relevant product? Lets dig deep to understand
  people better.
• For betterment, you need feedback and
  suggestions. Have an integrated feedback loop in
  your software that allows an easy way to the
  users for providing feedback.
• Your prime dictum in getting the feedback is, to
  improve. When you have received the feedback, try
  to validate, evaluate them either via mail or
  through a phone call.
• Follow your users! Yes, literally follow them.
  Their actions, expectations, and purchases help
  you to understand what features are missing on
  your software. Working upon them, you can
  increase engagement and give them a seamless
  experience. Ensure that your audience has a
  beautiful experience while going through your
  software.
• End-user testing is also an important aspect of
  the development process. Make sure, you have a
  strategic test data management in place for the
  same.

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Have a clear Development Plan
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• Your navigation within the software should be
  crystal clear like a diamond. When you have
  feedback in hand, addressing them becomes much
  easier. Keep things as simple as possible. A
  simple software design yet functional is very
  much in demand. The only way to understand this
  is, try wearing the users shoes and examine. For
  this, follow the below mentioned steps
• A smart team of developers would easily
  understand the feature requirements and user
  stories. An excellent team is a must for
  bringing out clarity in the development plan.
• A well-versed developer tends to work on
  complexity and knows better, how to implement a
  complex feature without hampering the other
  requirements.
• You should validate the development plan
  utilizing use cases. Pass through all the
  scenarios and start implementing future features.
  
• Implement the features using smartness. Ask these
  three questions, Does the software really needs
  this?, Will it help my users?, how many users
  will benefit from the feature?.
• If required, remove some unnecessary features
  from the software. Examine the feature set and
  analyze. Remember, there should be a strong
  reason behind feature existence. A random
  placement will not do.
• If required, go through Googles analytics.
  Determine which features are best used and which
  are getting out of trend.

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Be a step ahead of the clients vision
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Even if you feel like the client for whom you
are working is expecting more from the software,
jot the requirement down. Being prepared with
such a list, helps you achieve milestones faster.
This way, you can also schedule the priority
tasks and come out with a marvellous software.
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Dont be shocked, Accept that Feature creep may
happen
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The main reason why failure happens is, we think
everything is done for preventing the feature
creep. But wait... Is it really? Accept that
feature creep is a natural part of the
development and may come into the picture even if
you have covered millions of things. So, the only
ultimate way is be prepared for bringing in some
more changes into the software. Before taking any
step forward, research properly before
committing. We Hope these considerations
presented by enov8 would help you to mitigate the
feature creep from happening.
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Contact Us Company Name ? Enov8 Contact
Person ? Ashley Hosking Address ? Level 5, 14
Martin Place, Sydney, 2000, New South Wales,
Australia. Phone(s) ? ? 61 8916 6391 Website
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