Scrum Framework Basics

Scrum Principles and Concepts

• The main principle of Scrum is to deliver the highest business value in the shortest timeframe.

Scrum Roles

• The Product Owner represents the business side in Scrum.
• The Scrum Master's role is to remove barriers and facilitate the process.

Scrum Artifacts

• The Product Backlog contains the list of all features envisioned for the product.
• The Sprint Backlog consists of a set of tasks to realize selected product backlog items.

Scrum Meetings

• The purpose of a daily Scrum meeting is to answer three key questions about progress.
• The Sprint Planning Meeting involves negotiations between the team and the Product Owner to set sprint goals.
• The Sprint Review Meeting aims to review and present completed work to stakeholders.
• The Sprint Retrospective meeting involves reflection on the past sprint, identifying what went well and what could be improved.

User Stories and Velocity

• The format usually followed for writing User Stories is "As a __ I want __ so that __".
• Sprint Velocity measures the total effort a team is capable of in a sprint.

Scrum Master's Focus

• A Scrum Master should focus on removing barriers and coaching the team to ensure project success.

Product Backlog Maintenance

• The Product Owner is responsible for maintaining the Product Backlog, which includes everything the product might need, including features, requirements, and fixes.

Burndown Chart

• A Burndown Chart shows the remaining work over time.

Scrum Master's Role

• The Scrum Master helps stakeholders understand helpful and unhelpful interactions with the team, ensuring they are "insulated" from distractions.

Product Backlog Refinement

• During Product Backlog Refinement, the team should review and prioritize backlog items, clarify acceptance criteria, and identify issues.