what does the sprint backlog consist of
The SprintBacklog is a key artifact in Scrum, one of the most popular Agile frameworks. It’s the subset of the Product Backlog that the Development Team commits to completing during a given Sprint (usually lasting 2-4 weeks).
The SprintBacklog consists of:
- Selected Product Backlog Items (PBIs): These are the specific items chosen from the Product Backlog for development during the upcoming Sprint. They are chosen based on their priority, the team’s capacity, and the overarching Sprint Goal.
- Tasks: For each PBI, the Development Team breaks it down into specific tasks required to implement it. Tasks are the detailed pieces of work necessary to transform a PBI from a requirement or idea into a part of the product increment. This might include tasks like design, coding, testing, documentation, etc.
- Estimations: The Development Team usually provides estimations for each task, helping them track progress and manage their workload. While not mandatory, many teams find it helpful to estimate tasks in terms of hours to ensure that they don’t overcommit during the Sprint Planning.
The SprintBacklog is a dynamic artifact. As the Sprint progresses, the team will update the Sprint Backlog as they learn more about the work and as they complete tasks and PBIs. It’s a visual representation of the work that they commit to and a tool to help the team self-organize around their goals.
