Backlog

The term "backlog" comes from the English language and means as much as "backlog, backlog" or as a verb "to set something aside".

In an economic sense, this term defines a collection of tasks and points that have to be processed or realized. These are called "backlog items". These items usually have a precise description, possibly an estimate of the expenditure required and different priorities. The higher the priority, the more likely it is that this item will be processed or realized.

Usually these are divided into two types of backlogs: Product Backlog and Sprint Backlog.

Product backlog

The Product Backlog is a collection of all tasks, requirements, features etc. that still need to be done. The points are classified according to the following properties:

Priority
Detailed description
Estimate of expenditure
Evaluation and customer benefit

Sprint Backlog

Based on the previously defined properties, individual backlog items are now selected from the product backlog. These are then moved to the Sprint Backlog. There the single items are divided into tasks which have to be processed. When all tasks have been completed, the item is considered to be processed.

With the help of a so-called Scrum Board, the items can be clearly displayed.

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