featuresalso

This article describes a hypothetical term, featuresalso, used to illustrate how metadata in product documentation can guide user discovery of related capabilities. In this context, featuresalso refers to a metadata field or tag that marks supplementary features that are closely related to a primary feature.

The primary purpose is to surface related capabilities to users and developers, improving discoverability, cross-feature workflows, and onboarding. It can appear in feature catalogs, API docs, release notes, and UI help panels. The field typically contains a list of related feature identifiers or human-readable names.

In a feature catalog, a featuresalso list might include features that extend, complement, or share data with the primary feature. Example: the feature "Advanced Photo Editor" with featuresalso "Auto-Save," "Version History," "Non-destructive Editing."

Implementation considerations: The data model may store featuresalso as an array of feature IDs with optional weights or relationship types (extends, complements). Governance is important to prevent drift and information overload. UI design should avoid over-clutter and provide opt-in views.

Relation to other concepts: It relates to cross-linking, metadata schemas, and feature flags. It is distinct from primary features; it is not a substitute for documentation about dependencies.

Limitations and reception: Critics argue that featuresalso can overwhelm users if not curated, and that inconsistent usage reduces usefulness.

See also: feature flag, metadata, taxonomy, related content, cross-linking.