Who can use VDD
VDD is an open methodology that enters the delivery process from three points. Whether you build your own product, buy custom software, or deliver it to others, the same five values apply; only what you need from the methodology changes.
Benefits outlined for some particular Use Case are applicable for all other cases too.
Product companies
You build your own product
Roadmaps slip because estimates are not grounded in anything measurable. The budget is based on guesses or available funds, not on the work itself.
How VDD Helps
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A Base Unit Rate calibrated on your own team's history gives product and engineering one set of numbers for scope and cost.
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P50/P85 timelines replace one optimistic date with a probability range leadership can plan around.
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Delivery Bricks are counted, not relative Story Points that shift with whichever team feels confident that sprint.
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The Readiness Assessment works for internal teams too.
Companies buying software
You buy development from a vendor
You're paying for hours you can't inspect. Comparing two vendor proposals means comparing two black boxes, not two scopes of work.
How VDD Helps
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Ask any vendor for the list of Bricks behind each user story.
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The Independent Verification Gate gives you the full list of test cases and acceptance criteria, so you see exactly what passed verification and what did not.
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Acceptance Scope vs Target Scope shows upfront what is included and what is a paid addition.
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Ask vendors to price the same project in Bricks next to their usual hourly quote, and compare like with like.
Software service companies
You deliver software to your Customers
You're racing to the bottom on hourly rates, and AI makes it worse: Customers assume faster means proportionally cheaper.
How VDD Helps
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This is VDD's original use case: it was built within a services company to solve exactly this problem.
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The Implementation Playbook is written from your seat: Readiness Assessment, 7-step rate calibration and a tested sales script.
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Adopt VDD within your current process and tie revenue to verified results delivered to your Customers.
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Free under the license, including for the work you deliver to your own Customers.