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Let AI assist you in mapping and understanding feature dependencies efficiently.
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Getting started
Understanding the dependencies between features is crucial for product teams. Identifying these relationships helps in planning, prioritizing, and avoiding potential pitfalls during development.
However, mapping out these dependencies can be a complex and time-consuming task.
In this playbook, we'll guide you through the process of creating a comprehensive feature dependency map.
Step 1: What you'll need
You'll need access to Lancey's Merlin agent.
Connect to your product analytics, CRM, and customer support platform within Lancey's integration tab.
Step 2: Setting up filters
Once Merlin is set up, it can automatically analyze your product's feature interactions. We'll leverage Merlin's ability to identify, map, and visualize feature dependencies for the next steps.
Effective feature dependency mapping requires a clear understanding of how different features interact with each other. So let's go ahead and specify the features we want to analyze for dependencies.
For example, you might be interested in finding all dependencies between the "User Onboarding" feature and the "Dashboard Customization" feature.
Prompt
Identify all dependencies between the "User Onboarding" feature and the "Dashboard Customization" feature.
Merlin will handle the complex task of analyzing your data set, identifying the dependencies between these features, and providing you with a detailed map.
Step 3: Analyzing Feature Dependencies
Once you have specified the features for analysis, Merlin will begin the complex task of mapping out the dependencies. This step leverages Merlin’s data analysis capabilities to identify and visualize the interactions between selected features.
Action Steps:
Input Feature Details: Input the names of the features you want to analyze into Merlin. For example, "User Onboarding" and "Dashboard Customization."
Execute Analysis: Use the prompt: "Identify all dependencies between the 'User Onboarding' feature and the 'Dashboard Customization' feature."
Review Initial Findings: Merlin will process the input and generate an initial map of dependencies based on the data available from your product analytics, CRM, and customer support platforms.
Step 4: Refining and Extending Dependency Analysis
With the initial mapping complete, review the results to identify any areas that might need more detailed analysis or where additional feature interactions could be relevant.
Action Steps:
Expand the Scope: Based on initial insights, decide if additional features should be included in the analysis to provide a more comprehensive view.
Adjust Parameters: Modify the analysis parameters in Merlin to include these additional features.
Run Extended Analysis: Use Merlin to re-run the analysis with the updated parameters to capture a broader network of interactions.
Step 5: Documenting and Sharing Findings
Document the findings from Merlin’s analysis to share with your product team and other stakeholders. This documentation will be crucial for planning, development, and prioritizing feature rollouts.
Action Steps:
Prepare Documentation: Compile the visual maps and insights into a comprehensive report detailing the feature dependencies.
Share with Stakeholders: Distribute the report through your preferred channels, ensuring all relevant parties can access and review the findings.
Schedule a Review Meeting: Arrange a meeting with key stakeholders to discuss the implications of these dependencies for upcoming development cycles.
Wrapping up
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