Feature Factory
Version 1.0.0 · Updated 2026-07-30
CORE DEFINITION
A pathological product development pattern. Teams focus only on "how many features were delivered" and "how many releases were made," without paying attention to "how much actual value was generated" or "how many user problems were solved."
SCAFFOLDING EFFECT
Reduce cognitive load
Value correction. Stop celebrating "launch" and only celebrate "results." If a feature is launched but no one uses it or it doesn't change metrics, it is not only not an achievement but also a liability (because it needs maintenance).
Anchor fast decisions
The root cause of the Feature Factory is "metric misalignment": when teams use "number of features delivered/release frequency" rather than "user value and outcome metrics" as success criteria, behavior is driven by metrics—continuously stacking features while ignoring adoption rates and impact. Features without value are not assets but liabilities due to ongoing maintenance, and they mask the real problems that should be solved.
MINIMUM ACTION
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