roadmap
/ˈrəʊd ˌmæp/noun
An overview of a product’s goals and planned development, with priorities and a broad sequence or time horizon.
The roadmap puts simpler registration before expanded reporting.
A roadmap explains where a product is heading and why. It may describe themes such as reducing manual data entry or helping new users get started. Specific features can follow from those themes later.
A basis for decisions
A roadmap helps clients, users and developers discuss expectations. Why does one improvement take priority? Which dependency needs to be resolved first? New information may justify changing the order.
The further ahead something is planned, the greater the uncertainty usually becomes. Make clear whether a date is a firm commitment, a target or simply a rough indication.
Roadmap and backlog
The roadmap describes the direction. The Glossary · In briefbacklogA backlog is an ordered, evolving list of work for a product or project. Its order helps a team decide what to investigate or implement first.Read more contains work the team can take on to move towards it. One roadmap theme may lead to several backlog items. Keeping that connection visible helps everyone understand which goal an individual task serves.