Strategy
Refinement
Plain English
Getting work ready before building it.
Definition
Refinement is the glossaryProcessA process is a defined sequence of steps used to achieve a specific outcome.Open glossary term of preparing and clarifying glossaryBacklogThe backlog is a prioritised list of work that needs to be delivered, including features, fixes, and improvements.Open glossary term items before development.
In practice
Tasks are broken down, clarified, and estimated.
The reality
Often rushed, leading to unclear work entering glossarySprintA sprint is a fixed time period where a team completes a set of planned work.Open glossary term.
FAQ
Common questions
A few practical answers to the questions that usually come up around this term.
What is refinement?
Preparing glossaryBacklogThe backlog is a prioritised list of work that needs to be delivered, including features, fixes, and improvements.Open glossary term items for development.
Why is it important?
It ensures work is clear and ready.
What happens during refinement?
Clarification, breakdown, and estimation.
What happens if you skip it?
Work becomes unclear and inefficient.
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