ominaisuuste
Ominaisuuste, also known as "feature creep" in English, refers to the gradual addition of new or unnecessary features to a product, project, or system during its development or evolution. This phenomenon often occurs as stakeholders, developers, or users propose additional functionalities that, while potentially beneficial, can extend timelines, increase costs, and complicate the original design.
The term originates from the Finnish language, where *ominaisuus* means "feature" and *-te* is a suffix indicating
Managing ominaisuuste effectively requires clear project planning, prioritization, and stakeholder communication. Techniques such as agile development,
In software development, ominaisuuste is particularly common due to iterative updates and continuous feedback loops. However,