developmentdrives
Developmentdrives is a term used in software development and project management to describe the core factors that motivate and direct development work. It refers to the set of drivers that shape prioritization, design decisions, and resource allocation. The term is not a formal standard and its interpretation varies by organization.
Teams use developmentdrives to articulate why features are pursued and how trade-offs are evaluated. By making
Common drivers include user value, revenue impact, market differentiation, performance, security, regulatory compliance, maintainability, scalability, and
Techniques to identify developmentdrives include stakeholder interviews, impact mapping, value-based roadmapping, and impact-effort analyses. Data sources
Examples include prioritizing an offline-capable mobile app feature to support users in low-connectivity regions, or modernizing
Benefits include clearer alignment, more transparent prioritization, and better risk management. Limitations include subjectivity in driver
See also: product management, roadmapping, agile development, backlog prioritization.