Scrum - introduction

Scrum

A popular framework for managing agile initiatives and projects, surpassing other project management methodologies like PMP and Prince2 in global popularity.

Sprint

A time-boxed period, usually lasting one month, where a specific set of tasks from the Product Backlog is completed and an Increment is delivered.

Product Backlog

A prioritized list of all the work that needs to be done on a project, serving as the single source of requirements for any changes to be made to the product.

Scrum Team

Comprised of the Product Owner, Developers, and Scrum Master, responsible for delivering increments of a product during Sprints.

Increment

The sum of all the Product Backlog items completed during a Sprint, representing a potentially shippable product.

Sprint Planning

A collaborative event where the Scrum Team plans the work to be done in the upcoming Sprint.

Product Owner

The person accountable for managing the Product Backlog, ensuring the team works on the most valuable tasks first to maximize the product's value.

Scrum Master

The facilitator of the Scrum Team, responsible for ensuring the team follows Scrum practices and helps remove any impediments to the team's progress.

Sprint Review

An event at the end of a Sprint where the Scrum Team and stakeholders inspect the Increment and adapt the Product Backlog if needed.

Sprint Retrospective

An event at the end of a Sprint where the Scrum Team reflects on their process and identifies ways to improve for the next Sprint.