Strategy
Sprint
Plain English
A short focused work cycle.
Definition
A sprint is a fixed time period where a team completes a set of planned work.
In practice
Typically lasts one to two weeks and ends with a review of completed work.
In context
Its length sets how quickly a wrong assumption gets caught. Anything longer than three weeks and the glossaryFeedbackFeedback is the system response that informs users about the result of their actions. It helps users understand what has happened and what to do next.Open glossary term arrives after the next decision was already made.
The reality
Often treated as a deadline rather than a glossaryDeliveryDelivery is the process of building, testing, and releasing a product or feature.Open glossary term rhythm.
Compared with
Sprint vs Iteration
A sprint is a fixed time-box, usually with a commitment attached. An glossaryIterationIteration is the process of repeatedly improving a product through cycles of testing, feedback, and refinement.Open glossary term is a pass at improving something and may take any length. Sprints are a scheduling device; iteration is a way of working.
FAQ
Common questions
A few practical answers to the questions that usually come up around this term.
What is a sprint?
A time-boxed period to complete work.
How long is a sprint?
Usually one to two weeks.
What happens in a sprint?
Planned work is completed and reviewed.
What is a sprint goal?
The main objective of the sprint.
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