Sprint | Glossary

 

Definition

In product and software development, a sprint is a set time period during which specific work has to be completed and reviewed.

Each sprint begins with a planning meeting, where the product owner , and the development team agree upon the nature of work that is to be accomplished. The development team has the final call on determining how much work can realistically be accomplished during the sprint, and the product owner has the final say on the final criteria that is needed to be met for the work to be approved and accepted.

The duration of a sprint is determined by the scrum master. Traditionally, it lasts 30 days.

Further Reading

Release Train Engineer | Glossary

 

Definition

The Release Train Engineer acts as a servant leader, and coach for the Agile Release Train. The RTE’s major responsibilities are to facilitate the ART events and helping assist the teams. An RTE has a multi-faceted job profile, that includes : communicating with stakeholders, escalating impediments, helping manage risk, and driving relentless improvement.

Further Reading

  • For more on Release Train Engineer, read here and  here.