Quick answer
Feature-Driven Development builds a domain model, then delivers in two-week feature cycles — client-valued features as the unit of work, with individual code ownership.
The five processes
Overall model → feature list → plan by feature → design by feature → build by feature.
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The feature
A client-valued function written as ‘action result object’ — ‘calculate the order total’ — the planning unit.
The differences
Individual code ownership (not collective), chief programmer roles, feature teams per batch — more structure than Scrum.
When it fits
Larger teams wanting agile cycles with more design-up-front — domain-model-driven shops.
Bottom line
Feature-Driven Development builds a domain model, then delivers in two-week feature cycles — client-valued features as the unit of work, with individual code ownership.
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