What is Scrum?
A popular agile framework that organises work into fixed-length sprints with defined roles and ceremonies.
Why It Matters
Scrum provides structure and accountability while maintaining the flexibility of agile development.
Real-World Example
A team runs two-week sprints with daily standups, sprint planning, and a demo at the end of each sprint.
“Understanding terms like Scrum 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.
Sprint
A fixed time period, usually one to four weeks, during which a development team completes a set of planned work.
Backlog
A prioritised list of features, improvements, and bug fixes waiting to be worked on.
Kanban
A visual workflow management method that uses a board with columns to track work items as they progress.
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Related Terms
Agile
A flexible approach to software development that delivers work in small, frequent increments with regular feedback.
Kanban
A visual workflow management method that uses a board with columns to track work items as they progress.
Sprint
A fixed time period, usually one to four weeks, during which a development team completes a set of planned work.
Backlog
A prioritised list of features, improvements, and bug fixes waiting to be worked on.
Full-stack
Working on both the frontend (what users see) and backend (the server and database) of an application
TypeScript
JavaScript with added type checking that catches errors before your code runs