Attribution
Attribution and independence
TheScrum.Guide is an independent learning resource created to explain Scrum clearly while respecting the official Scrum Guide as the source of truth.
Official Scrum source
Scrum is formally defined in the official Scrum Guide by Ken Schwaber and Jeff Sutherland. The official Scrum Guide remains the primary source for the definition of Scrum, including Scrum accountabilities, events, artifacts, commitments, values, and the theory behind Scrum.
Independent educational resource
TheScrum.Guide is not affiliated with Scrum.org, Scrum Inc., Ken Schwaber, Jeff Sutherland, or the official Scrum Guide authors. This website is an independent educational project designed to help learners understand Scrum concepts through plain-English explanations, examples, structured pages, and searchable references.
How this site uses Scrum concepts
This site explains official Scrum concepts in simpler language and also includes common real-world Agile and Scrum-related terms. Official Scrum terms are marked clearly, while common practice terms are included to help readers understand language they may hear in teams, training sessions, certification preparation, and professional environments.
Official terms vs common practice
Not every term used in Agile environments is part of official Scrum. Terms such as velocity, user stories, story points, Kanban, planning poker, and technical debt are commonly used in practice, but they are not all formal Scrum terms. TheScrum.Guide separates these ideas so learners can understand what belongs to Scrum itself and what belongs to broader Agile practice.
External resources
External links are provided for learning convenience. Each external website, resource, certification body, guide, trademark, and linked publication remains owned by its respective organization or author.
Use of names and references
References to Scrum, Scrum Guide, Scrum.org, Scrum Inc., Scrum Alliance, Professional Scrum Master, Certified ScrumMaster, and related names are used only for identification, attribution, learning, and educational context.
Primary source
For the official definition of Scrum, always refer to the Scrum Guide by Ken Schwaber and Jeff Sutherland.
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