Scrum Framework Essentials

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Scrum Cheat Sheet

Scrum Theory: Based on empirical process control theory; pillars are Transparency, Inspection, Adaptation.
Scrum Values: Commitment, Courage, Focus, Openness, Respect.

Scrum Master
- Facilitates Scrum events.
- Helps the team adhere to Scrum practices.
- Servant leader to the Scrum Team.
Product Owner
- Manages the Product Backlog.
- Ensures the team delivers value to the business.
- Represents stakeholders.
Development Team
- Cross-functional and self-organizing.
- Responsible for delivering potentially shippable increments.
- No titles, all members are Developers.

Sprint
- Time-box: 1-4 weeks.
- Container for all other events.
Sprint Planning
- Time-box: 8 hours for a 1-month Sprint.
- Determines the Sprint Goal, what can be done, and how to do it.
Daily Scrum
- Time-box: 15 minutes.
- Team plans work for the next 24 hours.
Sprint Review
- Time-box: 4 hours for a 1-month Sprint.
- Team presents what was done during the Sprint.
Sprint Retrospective
- Time-box: 3 hours for a 1-month Sprint.
- Team discusses what went well, what could be improved, and creates a plan for improvements.

Product Backlog
- Ordered list of everything that might be needed in the product.
- Managed by the Product Owner.
Sprint Backlog
- Set of Product Backlog items selected for the Sprint, plus a plan for delivering them.
- Managed by the Development Team.
Increment
- Sum of all Product Backlog items completed during a Sprint.
- Must meet the Definition of Done.

Definition of Done
- Shared understanding of what it means for work to be complete.
- Ensures increments are potentially shippable.

Agile Principles and Manifesto: Values and principles underpinning Agile methodologies.
Scrum Guide: Official source for all Scrum rules and definitions.
Scrum Practices: Techniques like User Stories, Planning Poker, and Retrospective techniques.
Metrics: Velocity, Burndown charts, etc., for tracking progress.

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