Windows Phone Thoughts: On the Left Hand: How Feature Prioritization Happens

"With an infinite set of features possible and finite time to do them in, we have to spend a lot of effort deciding which features to do and which not to do. Lacking natural constraints, we’ve had to come up with some other way to make these decisions. In a nutshell, our solution is to come up with a priority for each potential feature and then go through the list in priority order. Nothing earth shattering there. But, literally, every feature we do is a tradeoff against hundreds of others we won’t have time for. So prioritizing them is the only possible way to ever ship anything."

So, you've submitted that feature request to Microsoft, or another developer, and wait and wait and....why can't they do that simple thing? And why did they add a feature you'll never use but didn't add the "killer feature" that's obvious to you? Mike Calligaro gives us insight into the feature prioritization process on the Windows Mobile Team Blog. I think it gives us endusers a little understanding into why certain features get added and when. At least it will give you something to think about as you wait. :mrgreen: So, what feature are you waiting for (besides a true close when you tap the "X")?