July 2012
Beginner
504 pages
13h 56m
English
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Chapter 6. Product Backlog
In this chapter I describe the important role that the product backlog plays on a Scrum development project. I begin by describing the different types of items that typically populate a product backlog. Next I discuss four characteristics of a good product backlog and how good backlog grooming helps ensure that those characteristics are achieved. I then describe why the product backlog is a key element in managing fast, flexible flow at both the release and sprint level. I end by discussing how we determine which and how many product backlogs we should have.
Overview
The product backlog is a prioritized list of desired product functionality. It provides a centralized and shared understanding of what to build and the ...