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Product Backlog
Definition
A prioritised list of features, improvements, and bug fixes that the team intends to build, serving as the source of work for all future development sprints.
Why it matters
A well-maintained backlog keeps development focused on the highest-value work. Without it, teams build what feels urgent rather than what matters most to users.
Example
A startup's product backlog has 80 items. The founder and lead developer review it weekly, reprioritise based on customer feedback, and pull the top 10 into the next sprint.
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