: A legitimate milestone in the software release life cycle where the product is considered "feature complete," highly polished, and ready for release.
: A lack of clear analysis can lead teams to build "fancy" features that don't address the customer's primary needs. : A legitimate milestone in the software release
: Ensure all team members have access to the project plan, risks, and estimations so they know when to stop refactoring. Gold Plating - Coding Horror " highly polished
: Adding extra features outside the agreed-upon scope. : A legitimate milestone in the software release
: A strategic "hero" feature designed to be the highlight of a specific release to wow the audience. How to Avoid Gold-Plating