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What the f*$k should
   I build next?
     Managing a feature back log
               Carlos Saba
              @kungfucarlos
Death by feature requests!
Which one first?
Designer
Developer
Demand
Demand

    Difficulty
Demand

    Difficulty

          Impact
Demand

 Everyone is asking for it Score: 3

      People like the idea Score: 2

       No one give a sh!t Score: 1



                             Why?
Difficulty



Brain surgery is easier Score: 1

Can take it in my stride Score: 2
                                    Why?
        Done it! Next? Score: 3
Impact
              World changing Score: 3

Might raise an eyebrow or two Score: 2

                Tumble weed Score: 1




                              Why?
Demand +
     Difficulty +
         Impact

= Backlog busting score!
          Features that get big scores get built first
Start building sh!t
Thank you!
Carlos Saba
@kungfucarlos

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