Sprint Backlog Sprint Backlog consists of Sprint Goal (WHY) Product Backlog Items selected for this Sprint which will help meet the Sprint Goal (WHAT) Plan to deliver the Product Backlog Items (HOW) It is common practice that the Sprint Backlog is represented on a...
Product Backlog
Product Backlog “What” needs to be done in Scrum are called Backlog. Product Backlog is everything that is yet to be done and not necessarily the activities that the team has fallen behind. The product backlog is an ordered list of requirements that is...
Scrum Artifacts
Scrum Artifacts In archaeology, the term “artifact” refers to an object that was made by a human. The Latin roots of the word artifact roughly translate to “Work of Art.” So, an artifact is something that we make, either a tool that solves a problem, or a work of art...
What is a Sprint?
What is a Sprint? A sprint is the basic unit of development in Scrum. The sprint is a “timeboxed” effort; that is, it is restricted to a specific duration. The duration is fixed in advance for each sprint and is normally less than 30 days, although two...
Agile Manifesto
Agile Manifesto In February 2001, following 17 software developers met at the Snowbird, Utah resort, to discuss lightweight development methods. Agile Manifesto- Kent BeckMike Beedle Arie van Bennekum Alistair Cockburn Ward Cunningham Martin Fowler James GrenningJim...
Scrum Events
Scrum Events Scrum Events are mandatory opportunities given by Scrum to Inspect and Adapt. The reason they are mandatory is that Scrum is a inspect-adapt way of solving complex adaptive problems. If we do not use the minimum opportunities then a fundamental aspect of...
Developers
Developers The Developers consists of professionals who are committed to creating any aspect of a usable Increment each Sprint. Only members of the Scrum Team create the Increment. Developers are structured and empowered by the organization to organize and manage...
Product Owner
Product Owner The Product Owner is responsible for maximizing the value of the product and the work of the Developers. How this is done may vary widely across organizations, Scrum Teams, and individuals. The Product Owner is the sole person responsible for managing...
Scrum Master
Scrum Master A Scrum Master (The Master of Scrum) is the Scrum Champion. He/She is a leader who ensures that Scrum is enacted by the Scrum Team and everyone understands what Scrum is and what Scrum is not. Scrum Master is a True Leader of the team who Serves Them (A...
Scrum Team
Scrum Team Let us understand the essence and Intent behind the definition of the Chicken and Pig roles which is used by many in context of the Scrum Teams. Let us consider the following fable while defining the 2 roles – The Pig and the Chicken : The fable was...