Count feature dependencies
Other unbuilt features this one relies on are the most common source of early blockers.
DEPENDENCY-FREE STARTER FINDER
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Count external dependencies
Third-party services and open design decisions each add their own risk.
Get a readiness verdict
Fewer total blockers means a feature is a better candidate to start first.
Continue learning: Choosing an MVP prioritisation method · Who should approve MVP requirements?
Frequently asked questions
Why does starting order matter for an MVP?
Starting on unblocked work builds early momentum and surfaces integration issues sooner, while blocked work risks stalling the whole team.
What's the fastest type of blocker to resolve?
Open design decisions are usually fastest — a focused decision session can often resolve several at once.
Should I always start with the fewest dependencies?
It's a strong default, but weigh it against business priority — sometimes a blocked but critical feature needs to be unblocked first.
How We Compare
| Feature | MVPHub | Jira | Linear |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dependency-count scoring | Included | Not included | Not included |
| Usable before any tickets exist | Included | Not included | Not included |
| Three-category dependency check | Included | Not included | Not included |
| Instant readiness verdict | Included | Not included | Not included |
Jira and Linear track linked dependencies once work is underway. MVPHub checks a feature's readiness to start before it becomes tickets in either system.
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