Comments on: F|R: How to Avoid Feature Creep with Your Software Apps

By: The Never Ending SaaS/Web App development Story « Nickpoint

The Never Ending SaaS/Web App development Story « Nickpoint — Fri, 31 Jul 2009 09:45:08 +0000

[...] like or think would be useful get the app out with potential customers. Let them lead the way. Beta testers and potential customers will show you new unidentified needs. This way time is not wasted on unneeded features. Remember Release early and release [...]

By: links for 2008-09-23 at YakShaving

links for 2008-09-23 at YakShaving — Wed, 24 Sep 2008 06:01:19 +0000

[...] F|R: How to Avoid Feature Creep with Your Software Apps – GigaOM The Vision/Mission Statement Test The Audience Test: The Scope Test: The Best Solution Test The Revenue Test The Attraction/Retention Test (tags: webdesign usability startups productmanagement simplicity) [...]

By: Shankar Saikia

Shankar Saikia — Wed, 20 Aug 2008 12:28:26 +0000

Microsoft Excel = UI For the (Business) Masses

As much as Microsoft-haters may disagree, Microsoft-Excel is the user interface that a lot of business users like in their applications. The reason: most business users start with an Excel spreadsheet for almost any requirement (e.g., expense report, sales forecast, invoice, project plan …. you name it). Once they get used to it, they want all “real” (i.e., ones actually built for the specific function) apps to have at least some MS-Excel-like features.

By: Jason M. Putorti

Jason M. Putorti — Wed, 20 Aug 2008 00:32:24 +0000

Thanks all for the comments. There’s so much more to this, but hopefully this will help people to take a step back and ask, “Why?” Just like when you start a business, you want to be solving a problem or filling a need. Be sure you know whether the feature is for your users, or for you, and treat accordingly.

Jason M. Putorti
Lead Designer, mint.com

By: Don’t be a creep. Er, a feature creep, that is.

Don’t be a creep. Er, a feature creep, that is. — Tue, 19 Aug 2008 17:17:04 +0000

[...] a great look at how to develop applications – whether desktop, mobile or web-based – that actually meet the needs of your customers and your business. 6 simple tests designed to help you determine whether or not your efforts will pay off in the end. [...]

By: My daily readings 08/19/2008 « Strange Kite

My daily readings 08/19/2008 « Strange Kite — Tue, 19 Aug 2008 11:31:10 +0000

[...] F|R: How to Avoid Feature Creep with Your Software Apps – GigaOM [...]

By: Links, Quotes, More Links | Programmer's Log

Links, Quotes, More Links | Programmer's Log — Mon, 18 Aug 2008 21:08:03 +0000

[...] F|R: How to Avoid Feature Creep with Your Software Apps A look at how to avoid letting your product run out of control and to main focus on providing a good solution. [...]

By: Rob Sandie

Rob Sandie — Mon, 18 Aug 2008 17:44:24 +0000

Incredible post. I really like how you made the first thing the goal then let everything else dictate this. Great job and I love Mint!

By: links for 2008-08-18 « Brent Sordyl’s Blog

links for 2008-08-18 « Brent Sordyl’s Blog — Mon, 18 Aug 2008 14:31:11 +0000

[...] How to Avoid Feature Creep 3. The Scope Test: Engineering and design resources are a scarcity at every company. Respect them. Understand the scope of what you’re doing, and if a single feature is going to hijack your team for months, be wary. (tags: usability startups design) [...]

By: Tim Harris

Tim Harris — Sun, 17 Aug 2008 20:17:29 +0000

“should” being the operative word…

By: Sachin

Sachin — Sun, 17 Aug 2008 19:39:11 +0000

Very good post. Very well written but companies should understand this.