Sprint Backlog
Jan Neudecker
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The Sprint Backlog is one of Scrum's three artifacts. It represents the work the Developers intend to do during the Sprint to reach their Sprint Goal. It provides a clear and current view of the team's plan and focus.
It contains three key elements:
- Sprint Goal (Why?) -- the objective the team is working toward. The Developers commit to doing everything they can to achieve it.
- Selected Product Backlog Items (What?) -- the items chosen to help fulfill the Sprint Goal
- Plan for delivering the Increment (How?) -- the Developers' approach to turning the selected items into a usable, valuable product increment
The Sprint Backlog is owned and managed by the Developers and is continuously updated throughout the Sprint. It promotes transparency and focus, helping the team inspect and adapt their work as needed---without losing sight of their goal.
