Feature Risks

Feature Risks are types of risk to do with functionality that you need to have in the software you're building.

Feature Risks are very fundamental: if your project has no Feature Risk it would be perfect! And we all know that can't happen.

As a rule of thumb, Feature Risks exist in the gap between what users want, and what they are given.

Not considering Feature Risks means that you might be building the wrong functionality, for the wrong audience or at the wrong time. Eventually, this will come down to lost money, business, acclaim, or whatever you are doing your project for. So let's unpack this concept into some of its variations.

Types Of Feature Risk

Feature Fit Risk

Risk that the needs of the client don't coincide with services provided by the supplier.

Implementation Risk

Risk that the functionality you are providing doesn't correctly implement the perceived solution you are trying to build for your clients.

Market Risk

Risk that the value your clients place on the features you supply will change, over time.