A lack of clear objectives is one of the most common reasons why software projects fail. To set your project up for success, you need to define clear objectives for the software development process, including development cycles, milestones, release plans, etc. You also want to have clear goals for the end product itself, including its features, your overall vision, the target market, what problems it will solve, and more.

A well-thought-out technology roadmap can be indispensable when setting project goals. Technology roadmaps are tools that enable both short and long-term strategic planning of software development projects by helping you to:
• Define your goals
• Break them down into action steps
• Set clear timeframes
• Mitigate risk factors
• Track progress