Feature Creep
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What is Feature Creep?
Feature creep, also known as requirements creep or scope creep, is a term commonly used by product managers. It refers to the continuous expansion or accumulation of features in a product, that goes beyond its original scope and requirements. This can lead to project bloat and veer off the product from its intended course and business objectives. Despite the temptation to add more features to satisfy varied user requirements, a good product manager should keep a balance and manage feature creep effectively. The aim is not only to deliver a product that meets the users' needs, but also stays on schedule, within budget and aligned with the product vision.
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Can I learn Feature Creep in Hindi?
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Is this Feature Creep tutorial for beginners?
It is lesson 47 of 172 in the free Product Manager roadmap, in stage 7, Value vs Features. If you are new to Product Manager, start from stage 1 and come back here in order; if you already know the earlier stages, this lesson stands on its own.