Exercise "Sprint"
Summary¶
Here you will find the definitions of the most important terms from this chapter.
Sprint¶
A Sprint is a defined period in which specific tasks are to be completed. Sprints are usually one month or shorter and include Scrum events such as Sprint Planning, Daily Scrums, Sprint Review, and Sprint Retrospective.
Sprinting¶
Sprinting is the time when the Increment is actively worked on and developed, therefore Sprinting plays a central role during the Sprint. It always takes place between the Sprint Planning Meeting and the Sprint Review. Each day during the Sprinting, the Daily Scrum Meeting is held.
Iteration¶
Iterative means that the goal is approached step by step—in the case of Scrum, Developers approach the sprint goal gradually.
Test yourself¶
Try to answer the following questions on your own. Take your time and think carefully before checking the solutions.
What events take place between two Sprints?
There are no events between two Sprints because one Sprint seamlessly leads into the next Sprint.
What is the objective of each Sprint?
The objective of each Sprint is to create a potentially deliverable Increment, not the entire product. This means that the Developers create a thin vertical slice of the whole product per Sprint.
Which characteristic is required of an Increment at the end of a Sprint?
The Increment at the end of a Sprint should be potentially deliverable - this does not mean that it has to be delivered. It should be publishable or deliverable to the customer after each Sprint, but it is by no means an obligation to actually deliver the Increment.
Who determines the Sprint duration and what is the maximum duration of a Sprint?
The duration of the Sprint is determined by the Product Owner, taking into account a number of factors. A Sprint may not last longer than four weeks.
What is the optimal Sprint duration?
It is not possible to make a general statement about the optimal duration of a Sprint, as this depends on a number of factors. If the project is complex, a Sprint should tend to be shorter. In addition, the Sprint should only last as long as the business risk is manageable. It is also a good idea for the Sprint to last long enough so that other business matters can be synchronised with the Sprint.
Why are sprints time-boxed?
The reason Sprints are time-boxed is simple: if the process from idea to finished product is condensed and correspondingly short, problems can be identified and weaknesses in the process can be detected at an early stage.
Which are the official Scrum Events?
- Sprint Planning Meeting
- Sprint
- Daily Scrum
- Sprint Review
- Sprint Retrospective