Scrum is a lightweight framework that helps teams develop complex products through short, iterative cycles.
The framework defines three accountabilities. The Product Owner maximises product value and manages the Product Backlog. The Scrum Master supports effective use of the framework. Meanwhile, the Developers create a usable product increment.
A Sprint provides a fixed period for completing selected work. During Sprint Planning, the team defines a Sprint Goal and selects relevant backlog items.
The Product Backlog contains all known work for the product. In contrast, the Sprint Backlog contains the selected work and the plan for completing it. The Increment combines all finished results.
Regular events support inspection and adaptation. For example, the Daily Scrum coordinates progress, while the Sprint Review gathers stakeholder feedback. Afterwards, the Sprint Retrospective identifies process improvements.
The framework does not prescribe detailed requirements practices. Therefore, teams may add user stories, acceptance criteria, models, traceability, or other suitable techniques.
Clear goals, frequent feedback, and usable increments support transparency, learning, and continuous product improvement.
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