Product backlog grooming often happens two to three days before the end of a sprint. 3 июл. 2013 г.
How often should you groom backlog?
It depends on the duration of the sprint cycle. If the team is working a one-week sprint cycle, running a backlog refinement meeting every week is a recommended practice. On the other, if you are working on a two-week sprint cycle, running these meetings every alternate week should be considered.
How often does backlog Refinement occur?
Often, Scrum Teams come together once per Sprint, or once per week to have their "Refinement Meeting". The Product Owner shares what Product Backlog items (PBI) need to be refined and the whole team discusses them.
How long should you spend on backlog grooming?
The general consensus around the ideal length for a backlog grooming session is between 45 minutes to 1 hour. Efficiency is key with grooming sessions. You need to keep things moving along and ensure conversations stay on track. Some teams decide to assign time limits to each user story to keep things moving.
How is backlog grooming done?
Backlog grooming is a regular session where backlog items are discussed, reviewed, and prioritized by product managers, product owners, and the rest of the team. The primary goal of backlog grooming is to keep the backlog up-to-date and ensure that backlog items are prepared for upcoming sprints.
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