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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

Source

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