Definition
A fixed time period (usually 1-4 weeks) during which a Scrum team works to complete a set of committed backlog items.
In Depth
Each sprint begins with planning (selecting items from the backlog), includes daily standups for coordination, and ends with a review (demo) and retrospective (process improvement). The sprint goal should be achievable and produce a potentially shippable increment.
Example Usage
Committing to a 2-week sprint goal of 'Launch glossary detail pages with 200+ terms and internal linking.'
Business Context
Sprints create predictable delivery cadence — stakeholders know when to expect updates and teams maintain sustainable pace.
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