What is Kanban?
A visual workflow management method that uses a board with columns to track work items as they progress.
Why It Matters
Kanban helps teams visualise work, limit work in progress, and identify bottlenecks.
Real-World Example
A board with columns like 'To Do', 'In Progress', 'Review', and 'Done' where tasks move from left to right.
“Understanding terms like Kanban matters because it helps you have better conversations with developers and make smarter decisions about your software. You do not need to be technical. You just need to know enough to ask the right questions.”
Related Terms
Agile
A flexible approach to software development that delivers work in small, frequent increments with regular feedback.
Scrum
A popular agile framework that organises work into fixed-length sprints with defined roles and ceremonies.
Backlog
A prioritised list of features, improvements, and bug fixes waiting to be worked on.
From definition to deployment
Knowing the term is step one. Using it in something real is the rest.