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Agile & Scrum delivery · Working

Burndown chart

Also called: sprint burndown

ELI5

A chart showing how much work is left.

Used in conversation

“The burndown chart does not reveal whether the right work was chosen.”

Definition

A chart showing remaining work over time.

Here “Burndown chart” means: A chart showing remaining work over time.

Pitch context

You will see “Burndown chart” in product strategy decks, roadmaps, experiments and architecture reviews when the discussion reaches agile & scrum delivery.

Why it matters: It helps a reader interpret agile & scrum delivery without confusing the measure, decision, role or evidence being discussed.

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