What is MoSCoW?

MoSCoW is a prioritization method for requirements or tasks that helps determine which are most important for implementation. The name is an acronym from the first letters of the categories:

• M (Must have) — essential requirements without which the product will not function.
• S (Should have) — important but not critical requirements, desirable to implement.
• C (Could have) — additional, optional features that can be added if time and resources permit.
• W (Won't have) — requirements that will not be implemented in the current cycle or release.

This approach helps focus on key tasks and allocate resources efficiently in a project.