Brainstorming
Brainstorming is a group creativity technique used to generate a large number of ideas or solutions to a problem in a short period of time. It encourages free thinking and defers judgment to foster innovation and overcome creative blocks. The method is widely applied in fields like software development, product design, and business strategy to explore possibilities and identify novel approaches.
Developers should use brainstorming during the initial phases of projects, such as requirement gathering, feature ideation, or problem-solving sessions, to collaboratively explore diverse solutions and foster team alignment. It is particularly valuable when facing complex challenges, designing user experiences, or planning technical architectures, as it helps uncover hidden assumptions and sparks creative insights that might not emerge through individual analysis alone.