The Structure of an Iteration

Iteration composition

Although Agile approaches differ in name, unit of work, and even the duration of iterations, the scribes are at least in agreement on what an iteration looks like. Each iteration is composed of three parts:

• Kickoff: Each iteration starts with a kickoff. Here, the team determines which work items will become part of the iteration. The quantity of work items selected is based on what’s attainable for the team. Not too many and not too few. The team will commit to these work items.
• Work: The main substance of an iteration is the realization of the agreed-to work items.

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