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Accountabilities

Developers

Official Role

The people in the Scrum Team who are committed to creating any aspect of a usable Increment each Sprint.

Plain English explanation

Developers are the people who build the product. They could be programmers, designers, testers, or anyone helping create the final result.

Why it matters

Developers are responsible for turning ideas into real, usable outcomes. Their collaboration ensures quality and delivery.

How it works

They plan their work together, collaborate daily, and adjust as needed to meet the Sprint Goal.

Example

A team includes a developer, designer, and tester working together to deliver a working feature by the end of the Sprint.

Common misunderstanding

Developers are not just coders. They are a cross-functional team responsible for delivering value.

Key points

  • Self-managing team
  • Cross-functional skills
  • Deliver a usable Increment
  • Collaborate daily

Official source

Based on Scrum Guide 2020.

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