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The Feature Factory Trap

Why adding more features does not always create more value

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Richard Winfield
Sep 30, 2025
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In many businesses, teams fall into the feature factory trap. This is when success is measured by how many new features are launched, not whether those features solve real customer problems or add business value.

Key Points

  • Output not outcome: Focus is on quantity (number of features released) rather than quality (customer benefit).

  • Customer voice is weak:…

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