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Accountabilities

Developers

Official Accountability

The people in the Scrum Team who are committed to creating any aspect of a usable Increment each Sprint.

Plain English explanation

Developers are the people who build the product. They may be programmers, designers, testers, or anyone helping create the final usable result.

Why it matters

Developers are responsible for turning ideas into usable outcomes. Their collaboration ensures quality and delivery.

How it works

They plan their work together, collaborate daily, and adjust as needed to meet the Sprint Goal.

Example

A team includes a developer, designer, and tester working together to deliver a working feature by the end of the Sprint.

Common myths

Developers are not just coders. They are a cross-functional team responsible for delivering value.

Key points

  • Self-managing team
  • Cross-functional skills
  • Deliver a usable Increment
  • Collaborate daily

Official source

Based on Scrum Guide 2020.

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