What is a product backlog?
A product backlog is a prioritized, ever-changing list of everything a product team might work on, including features, bug fixes, technical improvements and research, with the most valuable items at the top, ready to be pulled into upcoming sprints.
Example
| Item | Type | Priority |
|---|---|---|
| Scheduled CSV export | Feature | High |
| Fix SSO timeout | Bug | High |
| Upgrade database | Tech debt | Medium |
Product backlog vs sprint backlog
The product backlog holds all potential work; the sprint backlog is what the team commits to this sprint.
Backlog refinement
Regularly clarify, estimate and reprioritize items, using customer impact data.
