Feature-Driven Development
Feature-Driven Development (FDD) is an agile software development methodology that organizes work around client-valued features, with a focus on iterative delivery and tangible progress. It combines model-driven and feature-centric approaches, emphasizing domain object modeling and short development cycles to build software incrementally. FDD is particularly suited for larger teams and projects where clear structure and tracking are essential.
Developers should learn FDD when working on complex, long-term projects that require systematic planning and frequent delivery of working features, such as enterprise applications or large-scale systems. It helps teams maintain focus on business value, improve predictability through regular milestones, and enhance collaboration between developers and stakeholders. Use cases include financial software, healthcare systems, or any domain where incremental feature delivery aligns with client needs.