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feature creep Last modified: Wednesday, February 15, 2006
A term used in software development to refer to a software project release being delayed due to the additions of features that were not included in the original design plan or development goals. See also related term creeping featurism.
Beware the Bleeding Edge and Feature Creep There's always going to be something newer, something faster, something bigger; it's a never ending chase — but only if you allow it to be. IT developers needs to know when to stop chasing or nothing will ever get done. Feature Creep Issues in Artificial Intelligent Decision Matrix Software One thing which programmers know all to well is that those who will be using the software that the design will in fact always want more.	Related Categories Applications Software Related Terms bloatware creeping featurism feature gaming program software software engineer Shop for: Movies - Phantom Creeps - Feature Version Products Director: Ford Beebe, Saul A. Goodkind; Stars: Bela Lugosi, Robert Kent; Release Date: November 15, 1994 Compare all matches: 7 Store Offers from $3-$30 Top Store Offers Amazon - 3.88 Amazon - 7.98 Amazon - 17.99 Amazon Marketplace - 5.95 Amazon Marketplace - 29.99 more stores...