Sprint Planning
This ceremony occurs at the beginning of each sprint, which is typically a two-to-four-week time frame. The goal is to plan and agree on the work that the team will complete during the sprint. The Product Owner presents the highest-priority items from the product backlog, and the team discusses and estimates the effort required to complete each item. The team then commits to completing a set of tasks, creating a sprint backlog.
- Purpose of Sprint Planning: The Sprint Planning ceremony sets the stage for the upcoming sprint. The Product Owner presents the highest-priority items from the product backlog, and the team discusses and estimates the effort required to complete each item. The team then commits to completing a set of tasks, creating a sprint backlog.
- Sprint Planning Participants: The Scrum Master, Product Owner, and the entire development team participate in this meeting.
- For the Scrum Master: Facilitate the meeting, ensure that the team stays focused on the sprint goal, and help resolve any issues or questions that arise.
- For the Product Owner: Present the highest-priority items from the product backlog, answer any questions the team may have, and provide clarification on the requirements.
- For the Development Team: Discuss and estimate the effort required to complete each item, commit to completing a set of tasks, and create a sprint backlog.
- Agenda of Sprint Planning:
- The Product Owner presents the highest-priority items from the product backlog.
- The team discusses and estimates the effort required to complete each item.
- The team commits to completing a set of tasks, creating a sprint backlog.
- When does sprint planning ceremony happen?
- When: At the beginning of each sprint.
- Frequency: Once per sprint.
- Purpose: To plan and agree on the work to be completed during the sprint.
- Duration of sprint planning Ceremony
- Duration: Typically 1-2 hours for a two-week sprint, with longer sprints requiring more time.
- Frequency: Once per sprint.
Understanding the 4 Agile Ceremonies [2023]
The Agile methodology is a flexible and iterative approach to software development that emphasizes collaboration, customer feedback, and the ability to adapt to change.
Table of Content
- What is an Agile Ceremonies?
- What are the 4 Agile Ceremonies?
- 1. Sprint Planning
- 2. Daily Standup (or Daily Scrum)
- 3. Sprint Review
- 4. Sprint Retrospective
- What framework is this ceremony commonly used in?
- Best Practices for Agile ceremonies.
- FAQs on Agile Ceremony