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Sprint Goal

Official Commitment

The Sprint Goal describes the purpose of the Sprint.

Plain English explanation

The Sprint Goal gives the team a shared objective for the Sprint.

What it means

It is a single goal that brings focus and direction to the Sprint Backlog.

Why it matters

Without a clear goal, the Sprint becomes a collection of tasks instead of a meaningful outcome.

How it works

The Sprint Goal is created during Sprint Planning. Developers adapt their plan daily to stay aligned with it.

Key idea

The Sprint Goal creates focus for the team.

Key points

  • Created in Sprint Planning
  • Guides the Sprint Backlog
  • Provides focus
  • Aligns team effort

Source

Based on Scrum Guide 2020.

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