## What Is the Purpose of Hypothesis-Driven Engineering Practices? These practices aim to maximize value and minimize waste by using data and small experiments to validate assumptions, helping teams prioritize meaningful work over speculative development. ## 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:: [[5.2d1 Validated Learning Reduces the Risk of Building the Wrong Thing]] topics:: [[Hypothesis-Driven Development]], [[Customer Value]], [[Waste]], [[Experiment]], [[Assumption]], [[Prioritization]] Related | [[5.2d Small Experiments Prevent Overbuilding]] -> We minimize waste when we chunk functionality into small bits that we validate along the way. Small bits = more frequent feedback. Related | [[5.2d1 Validated Learning Reduces the Risk of Building the Wrong Thing]] -> If we're unable to validate our assumptions, we can pivot our efforts sooner to something more fruitful. ![[Footer]]