What is the Product Backlog?

It is a prioritized list of all the work that needs to be done on a product.

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Definition

The Product Backlog is a prioritized list of all the work that needs to be done on a product, and it is the main artifact of the Product Owner in Scrum.

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Purpose

It helps define and maintain the overall direction and vision for the product and serves as the single source of work input for the Scrum Team.

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Iterative Refinement

As the team learns more about how to achieve the goal, Product Backlog items are refined to align with the Product Goal.

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Visibility

It provides transparency to the entire Scrum Team regarding the work that needs to be done, aiding in effectively addressing Sprint Planning and Sprint Review.

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Prioritization

PBIs should be prioritized to ensure that the most valuable and important work is completed first.