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Sprint Review

Official Event

An event where the Scrum Team and stakeholders inspect the Sprint outcome and decide what to do next.

Plain English explanation

The Sprint Review is where the team shows what was created during the Sprint and discusses it with stakeholders. It is a chance to learn, get feedback, and decide what should happen next.

Why it matters

The Sprint Review keeps the product connected to real needs. It helps the team avoid building in isolation and keeps future work aligned with feedback.

How it works

The Scrum Team presents the Increment, discusses progress toward the Product Goal, and collaborates with stakeholders on what should be adjusted in the Product Backlog.

Example

A team shows a new checkout improvement to customer support and sales teams. Their feedback reveals that users also need clearer payment error messages, so the Product Backlog is updated.

Common misunderstanding

The Sprint Review is not just a demo. It is a working session for inspection, feedback, and adaptation.

Key points

  • Inspects the Sprint outcome
  • Involves stakeholders
  • Updates future direction
  • Focuses on feedback and value

Official source

Based on Scrum Guide 2020.

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