Is the Backlog Getting Too big? Here's What to Cut!
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Managing a software development backlog can become overwhelming, but it's crucial to keep it organized and relevant to ensure efficient team performance. If your backlog has more stories than can be completed in three months, it's considered too large. Evaluate tasks based on whether they will be done in the next six months, their ongoing priority, or if they serve as mere placeholders. A clean backlog ensures better team alignment, communication, and throughput. Regular re-evaluation is key as your team and product evolve.
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If the team cannot get the backlog to zero stories in 3 months (assuming nothing new comes in), it’ s too big.Will we do this in the next 6 months?Has this always been a priority and we never get to it?Is the backlog work a placeholder?Is your backlog too big?Sort: