Common Practice
Release Planning
Common Practice
Practice
Release Planning is the process of planning when and how product increments will be delivered.
Plain English explanation
release planning helps teams decide when features will be delivered to users.
Why it matters
It helps align expectations and manage delivery timelines.
How it works
Teams use velocity, backlog priorities, and goals to forecast releases.
Example
Planning a release after 3 Sprints.
Common misunderstanding
It is not fixed — plans should adapt as work progresses.
Key points
- Forecasts delivery
- Uses backlog and velocity
- Supports stakeholder planning
- Remains flexible
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