Core Agile and Scrum vocabulary covering roles, ceremonies, and artifacts used in modern project delivery.
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- What is an agile approach in software development?
- Iterative, incremental delivery with regular feedback and adaptation rather than a single waterfall release.
- Who is the Product Owner in Scrum?
- The person responsible for managing and prioritizing the product backlog and representing stakeholder interests.
- What is the primary responsibility of a Scrum Master?
- To facilitate the Scrum process, remove impediments, and coach the team on Scrum practices.
- What is a Development Team in Scrum?
- A self-organizing group responsible for creating a potentially shippable product increment each sprint.
- What is a Sprint in Scrum?
- A time-boxed iteration, typically 1-4 weeks, in which the team develops a product increment.
- What is a user story?
- A brief description of a feature from the user's perspective, usually formatted as: As a [role], I want [capability] so that [benefit].
- What is a product backlog?
- A prioritized list of features, requirements, fixes, and technical work items for the product.
- What is a sprint backlog?
- The subset of product backlog items selected for the current sprint, plus the team's plan to complete them.
- What is an increment?
- The sum of all completed and tested product backlog items at the end of a sprint.
- What happens during Sprint Planning?
- The team meets at the start of a sprint to select backlog items to commit to and create a plan to deliver them.
- What is a Daily Standup (Daily Scrum)?
- A brief daily meeting (typically 15 minutes) where team members share progress, plans, and blockers.
- What happens during a Sprint Review?
- The team demonstrates completed work to stakeholders and gathers feedback at the end of the sprint.
- What happens during a Sprint Retrospective?
- The team reflects on the sprint and identifies specific improvements for the next sprint.
- What is a story point?
- A unit of measurement used to estimate the relative size or effort of a user story compared to other stories.
- What is a burndown chart?
- A graph showing the amount of work remaining in a sprint or release over time, tracking progress.