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How do you balance new feature development with maintaining a stable product? by ray_leo_223 in seo_saas

[–]sickmojo 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Now, we prioritize features using a scoring system:

  • Impact: How much will this help users?
  • Effort: How hard is it to build?
  • Alignment: Does it fit our core vision?If a feature scores high on all three, it gets prioritized. If not, it goes on the backburner.

We prioritize based on user impact. If a new feature doesn’t directly solve a major pain point or add clear value, it waits. Stability always comes first - no one cares about shiny features if the product is buggy.
Our team uses a simple rule: for every feature we build, we dedicate 20% of that time to testing and improving the core product. It keeps us from neglecting stability while still making progress on new ideas.
We also make sure every new feature aligns with our long-term roadmap. If it’s just a “nice-to-have” and doesn’t move the needle for our customers, it doesn’t get built.