Scope Changes Within the Agile/Scrum Framework

  Agile   Estimating   Scope Management   Scrum   Knowledge Shelf  

Abstract
The Agile Manifesto, developed in 2001 by a group of software developers, specifies a list of items valued in agile software development. One of the items on this list is “Responding to change over following a plan.” This article discusses the approach to scope changes used within the agile/Scrum framework, bringing information from multiple sources together into a single document. The approach allows for a stable environment where the development team can focus on getting work “done”—being able to efficiently and effectively optimize and manage their work efforts. It also uses short development cycles where stakeholders can provide frequent feedback about the product being developed and the Scrum team can quickly adapt to changes based on this feedback. The approach allows for less upfront planning for the project, concentrating on only one sprint iteration at a time. Frequent and early delivery cycles control costs and risks, including those associated with requirement changes, unnecessary requirements, and the use of new or unproven technology.

The Product Backlog and Product Backlog Refinement
A product backlog within the Scrum framework is an ordered list of all changes to be made to a product across releases, typically in the form of user stories. It includes all product requirements, features, functions, enhancements, and fixes…

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