Backlog Items | Glossary

 

Definition

The backlog is a prioritized list , containing short descriptions of all functionality necessary items to deliver a specific outcome. If an item does not contribute to the projects’ goal, it is removed; and any task that is deemed necessary, is added. The backlog is expected to change often, during the project’s duration. It usually is the primary point of entry for knowledge about requirements, and the work to be done.

 

Further Reading

  • “Agile Product Management: Product Backlog 21 Tips & Scrum Master” (book), by Paul VII.
  • For more on backlog items, read here.

Disciplined Agile Delivery | Book Series

Overview:

This book focuses on agile practices across the entire software lifecycle, from requirements, architecture, and development to delivery, and governance. The author describes how these best-practice techniques fit together in an end-to-end process for successfully delivering large, complex systems, from project initiation through delivery. This is a resource for every enterprise software leader and practitioner. The author describes what practices work best, why they work, what are the trade-offs, and when to consider alternatives.

Author:

Scott W. Ambler

Mark Lines

Published In:

2012