Sprint Backlog - A Scrum Artifact [Scrum Guide Video]
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Video: Scrum Artifact - Sprint Backlog
This is from the official 2020 Scrum Guide by Ken Schwaber and Jeff Sutherland.
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Scrum Artifact - Sprint Backlog as defined in the official 2020 Scrum Guide
Sprint Backlog
The Sprint Backlog is composed of the Sprint Goal (why), the set of Product Backlog items selected for the Sprint (what), as well as an actionable plan for delivering the Increment (how).
The Sprint Backlog is a plan by and for the Developers. It is a highly visible, real-time picture of the work that the Developers plan to accomplish during the Sprint in order to achieve the Sprint Goal. Consequently, the Sprint Backlog is updated throughout the Sprint as more is learned. It should have enough detail that they can inspecttheir progress in the Daily Scrum.
References and Additional Learning Resources
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