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Daily Scrum

Official Event

A 15-minute event for Developers to inspect progress toward the Sprint Goal and adapt the plan.

Plain English explanation

The Daily Scrum is a short daily meeting where Developers check progress and adjust their plan toward the Sprint Goal.

Why it matters

It helps the team stay aligned and catch problems early instead of waiting too long. Think of it as daily alignment.

How it works

Developers meet every day, discuss progress, and adjust their work to stay on track for the Sprint Goal.

Example

Each day, the team quickly discusses what they are working on and adjusts if something is blocked.

Common myths

The Daily Scrum is not a status meeting for managers. It is for the team to plan their work.

Key points

  • Time-boxed to 15 minutes
  • Focused on progress
  • Helps adapt the plan daily
  • Owned by Developers

Related terms

Sprint A fixed-length event where a Scrum Team creates a usable Increment of value.
Event
Developers The people in the Scrum Team who are committed to creating any aspect of a usable Increment each Sprint.
Accountability
Sprint Goal The single objective for the Sprint.
Commitment

Official source

Based on Scrum Guide 2020.

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