What is a Sprint?
It is a short, fixed period during which a Scrum team works to complete a set amount of work.
Definition
A sprint is a short, fixed period during which a Scrum Team works to complete a set amount of work.
Incremental
Each sprint aims to deliver a potentially shippable product increment, adding value to the users.
Iterative
Sprints are part of an iterative process, with one sprint following another of the same duration, allowing for continuous improvement and adaptation to changes.
Planning and Review
A sprint contains the other Scrum events, namely: Sprint Planning, Daily Scrum, Sprint Review, and Sprint Retrospective.
Typical Duration
Sprints commonly last two weeks, with a maximum duration of no more than one month.
Recommendation
Once the duration of sprints is established, it is fixed and should not be altered, maintaining a consistent rhythm for the team over time.
Analogy
The Scrum guide defines a Sprint as: "Sprints are the heartbeat of Scrum, where ideas are turned into value."