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MoSCoW

A way to rank requirements as Must have, Should have, Could have or Won't have (this time).

Say it to an AI

Turn my feature list into a prioritized backlog using MoSCoW, sorted top to bottom, with an effort column. Mark the MVP cut line under the Musts, and put social feed and smartwatch app under Won't.

How an expert would brief the stronger version of “Feature spreadsheet”.

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A yoga and spin studio owner lists the features for the booking app a freelancer will build in six weeks.

Study A · the weaker one
Study B · the stronger one

Why: B sorts features into Must, Should, Could and Won't; A labels all ten 'High'.

More ways experts use it

  • Build a scope sheet for the Jan 15 release of clinic booking. Prioritize each requirement with MoSCoW, add effort in weeks, and check the Musts and Shoulds fit our 12-week capacity. Name what's Won't have this time.

    Booking scope sheet · Product & specs

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  • Definition of done
  • Acceptance criteria
  • Assumption

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