Sprint Backlog | Glossary

 

Definition

The Sprint Backlog is a list of tasks that are identified by the Scrum team, and are supposed to be finished during the Scrum sprint. The team members select some of the product backlog items during planning meeting, that are usually user stories and then they identify the tasks necessary to complete each one. Hours of each task are estimated by the ream members. It’s absolutely crucial to select the items and size of the sprint backlog. It is also mostly maintained on a task sheet.

 

Further Reading

  • “Agile Product Management: Product Backlog: 21 Tips to Capture and Manage Requirements with Scrum”(book), by Paul Vii.
  • For more on Sprint Backlog, read here.

Daily Meeting | Glossary

Definition

Daily Meeting is a collective congregation of team members that brings everyone up to speed on information that is vital for overall coordination. Each of the team members describe ‘completed’ work and discuss upcoming challenges. The meeting includes ‘Scrum’s Three Questions’ and is done in front of a task board. The meeting is also usually timeboxed.

Further Reading

  • For more on Daily Meeting, read here and  here.