Backlog Maintenance

[bak-lawg meyn-tuh-nuh ns]

Definition of Backlog Maintenance

Synonym for Backlog Refinement.

Examples

In between putting an Item on the Backlog and deciding to do it is Backlog Maintenance, which consists of activities that order the Backlog and turn Backlog Items into Ready Stories: small, well-defined and ready to take to Planning.

Related Terms

External Sources

  1. 9 Surefire Steps to Spring Clean Your Backlog

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