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Product Backlog

Official Artifact

An ordered list of everything that is needed in the product.

Plain English explanation

The Product Backlog is an ordered list of all the things that might be built in the product, arranged by importance.

Why it matters

It ensures the team always works on the most valuable items first.

How it works

The Product Owner continuously updates and orders the backlog based on value and feedback.

Example

A backlog might include features like login, search, and payment, ordered by priority.

Common myths

The Product Backlog is not a fixed plan. It changes as new information is learned.

Key points

  • Ordered by value
  • Continuously updated
  • Owned by Product Owner
  • Single source of work

Official source

Based on Scrum Guide 2020.

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