Backlog Refinement

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    The Problem with Agile Estimation

    Estimation is a common challenge for agile software development teams. Story points have become the go-to measure to estimate the effort, and are often used to gauge performance. But what are the risks of relying too heavily on velocity as a guide?

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    The Ultimate Agile Sprint Planning Guide [2023]

    Agile sprint planning sets up the success of each sprint. A great sprint planning session involves prioritizing backlog items and identifying your team capacity.

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    How to Get the Most From the 4 Key Agile Meetings

    Agile meetings get everyone on the same page for an agile sprint or Scrum. To make them effective, keep empowering all voices and incorporating feedback.

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    5 Agile Estimation Tips To Help With Backlog Prioritization

    These five agile estimation techniques help prioritize a backlog so sprint planning is simple and fast. The bottom line? The most important work goes first.

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    DEEP: The 4 Characteristics of a Good Product Backlog

    Learn how to ensure your product backlog is in excellent health by following the DEEP acronym.

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    Sprint Backlog 101: Never Stop Refining

    A sprint backlog should be continually updated to reflect market changes and customer needs. Here’s how sprint backlogs and their updates fit into agile teams.

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    Essential Checklist for Effective Backlog Refinement (and What To Avoid)

    Backlog refinement, a must-do for any agile team that doesn’t want to waste money, keeps the backlog updated and accurate. Here’s what to do and avoid in the process.

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    How to Write User Stories in Agile Software Development

    The idea of writing good user stories can seem like another “thing” agile piles on top. However for Agile Software Development, writing good user stories is essential. Here's why.

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    The Difference Between a Flat Product Backlog and a User Story Map

    What A User Story Map Achieves that a Flat Product Backlog Can’t

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