## What Is Hypothesis-Driven Development? Hypothesis-Driven Development is a technique that applies the scientific method to product development by turning assumptions about a feature’s or initiative’s value into testable hypotheses. It involves defining how success will be measured, then running experiments to validate or disprove those assumptions. This approach enables evidence-based decisions, reduces risk, and helps teams focus on delivering real value while avoiding waste. >[!metaphor] >It’s like betting on a new TV pilot with a test audience before greenlighting the full season. You don’t fund 10 episodes until you know people want to keep watching. </br> Hypothesis-Driven Development uses evidence to guide investment, helping teams build only what’s proven to resonate. ## Works Consulted 1. [An Explanation of Hypothesis-Driven Development](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=R5CNZDPayRc&t=2s) | Scrum.org | Accessed 26 Dec. 2024. 2. [What is a Hypothesis](https://www.scrum.org/resources/what-hypothesis) | Scrum.org | Accessed 23 Jun. 2025. ## Connections follows:: [[Entry Point 5 (Techniques)]] topics:: [[Hypothesis-Driven Development]], [[Feature]], [[Metrics]], [[Empiricism]], [[Decision-Making]], [[Waste]], [[Lean]], [[Hypothesis]] ![[Footer]]