What is Sprint?
A fixed time period, usually one to four weeks, during which a development team completes a set of planned work.
Why It Matters
Sprints create a regular delivery rhythm and help teams focus on a manageable amount of work.
Real-World Example
During a two-week sprint, the team commits to delivering the new search feature and two bug fixes.
“Understanding terms like Sprint 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
Scrum
A popular agile framework that organises work into fixed-length sprints with defined roles and ceremonies.
Agile
A flexible approach to software development that delivers work in small, frequent increments with regular feedback.
Backlog
A prioritised list of features, improvements, and bug fixes waiting to be worked on.
User Story
A short description of a feature from the user's perspective, following the format 'As a [user], I want [goal], so that [reason]'.
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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.
User Story
A short description of a feature from the user's perspective, following the format 'As a [user], I want [goal], so that...
Full-stack
Working on both the frontend (what users see) and backend (the server and database) of an application
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