Minimum Marketable Feature (MMF)

The minimal, self-contained set of capabilities that can be released on its own and provides clear, immediate value to customers.

Key Points

  • Represents the smallest releasable feature that customers find valuable.
  • End-to-end: includes UI, logic, data, and integration needed to run in production.
  • Supports faster delivery and feedback by enabling incremental releases.
  • Often consists of several user stories and is smaller than an epic.

Example

For an e-commerce site, an MMF could be "Guest checkout with credit card": cart summary, shipping details, payment processing, order confirmation email, and receipt page. It excludes non-essential items like coupons or wish lists for this release.

PMP Example Question

Which backlog item best represents a Minimum Marketable Feature (MMF)?

  1. A set of tasks to upgrade the CI/CD pipeline.
  2. A releasable feature enabling PayPal payments, including UI, gateway integration, and receipt.
  3. A 6-month epic to re-architect the entire platform.
  4. A clickable prototype with no working backend.

Correct Answer: B — A self-contained, releasable feature that delivers customer value

Explanation: Option B provides an end-to-end, marketable capability that can be released independently and benefits customers immediately.

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