Gold Plating
Version 1.0.0 · Updated 2026-07-30
CORE DEFINITION
Adding features that the customer did not request or need, driven by a mindset of 'pursuing perfection' or 'showing off skills', beyond the project scope. Scaffolding role: restrain over-delivery. Although it sounds like a good thing, gold plating consumes resources, introduces new bugs, and increases maintenance costs. Strictly adhere to the 'defined definition of done'; doing more is often wrong.
SCAFFOLDING EFFECT
Reduce cognitive load
Restrain over-delivery. Although it sounds like a good thing, gold plating consumes resources, introduces new bugs, and increases maintenance costs. Strictly adhere to the 'defined definition of done'; doing more is often wrong.
Anchor fast decisions
Covering the mediocrity or problems of the essence with a gorgeous outer layer, appearing to add value but actually disguising.
MINIMUM ACTION
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