Project Management

Scrum Basics

Scrum framework fundamentals and structure.

Scrum Overview

Definition
Lightweight framework for complex product development

Core Components
• 3 Roles
• 5 Events
• 3 Artifacts

Sprint Duration
1-4 weeks (typically 2 weeks)

Scrum Roles

Product Owner
• Maximizes value of product
• Manages product backlog
• Prioritizes features

Scrum Master
• Ensures Scrum is understood
• Removes impediments
• Coaches team

Development Team
• Self-organizing
• Cross-functional
• 3-9 members ideal

Scrum Events

Sprint
Time-boxed iteration (1-4 weeks)

Sprint Planning
Plan work for upcoming sprint

Daily Scrum
15-minute daily sync

Sprint Review
Demonstrate increment to stakeholders

Sprint Retrospective
Team reflects on process improvements

Scrum Artifacts

Product Backlog
Ordered list of everything needed in product
Owned by Product Owner

Sprint Backlog
Items selected for sprint + plan to deliver them
Owned by Development Team

Increment
Sum of all completed backlog items
Must be in usable condition