Sequencing for Value

Sequencing is the practice of completing work in the optimal order. An optimal order is one that helps us ship work quickly, while balancing urgency and rigor. Sequencing is most effective when it is Engineering-driven. While the Product Managers understand the value of a feature, Engineers understand the cost. Engineers understand which parts of the codebase are fraught with tech debt and which areas are built to scale. The following is our framework for sequencing. This sequencing approach helps us consistently deliver more value, faster — and it's become a core part of how we build. The PRD A Product Requirement Document (PRD) includes a list of user stories that the Product Manager (PM) wants solved. The Product Manager's role is to clarify the problem and value. In this example, value is indicated by length. An engineer's goal is to build everything needed to solve the PM's problems. Engineers should own sequencing. This is because while PMs understand the value, engineers ... Read full article.