The Debate on Including Dates in Product Roadmaps

There is an ongoing debate in the product management and project management world about whether product roadmaps should include dates. Some argue passionately for banning dates from roadmaps, while others believe dates are crucial. The decision to include dates depends on the target audience. For example, if the audience consists of executives, having dates may provide guidance, whereas for engineers, dates may be less important. Internal roadmaps meant for stakeholders and development teams may require specific timeframes or dates to ensure realistic planning and flexibility for trade-off decisions.