PRODUCT DELIVERY
What belongs in a first useful release?
A smaller first release works when it completes a real journey.
Choose a complete journey
Pick a task that someone can complete from beginning to end. A useful slice is more than a collection of disconnected features.
Make the constraints explicit
Identify the dependencies, permissions and existing tools that shape the release. Resolve the critical assumptions early.
Define the review
Agree who will try the release and what they should assess. A focused review makes feedback easier to act on.
Prepare for the next step
Document the decisions and remaining questions. Use what the first release teaches you to choose the next increment.
