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Feedback Loop

Common Practice Concept

A cycle where output is used to improve future work.

Plain English explanation

A feedback loop is when you build something, get feedback on it, and use that feedback to improve the next version. It turns response into learning.

Why it matters

Fast feedback helps teams avoid building the wrong thing and improves quality quickly.

How it works

Scrum creates feedback loops through Sprints, Reviews, and daily collaboration.

Example

Users test a feature and give feedback, which the team uses to improve it in the next Sprint.

Common myths

Feedback is not just collected — it must be used to create improvement.

Key points

  • Drives learning
  • Improves outcomes
  • Reduces risk
  • Strengthens empiricism

Learning note

This is a common Agile/Scrum-related term or practice included to help learners understand language often used around Scrum.

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