What is a Sprint Review?
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The Sprint Review is a time-boxed event (max 4 hours for a 1-month Sprint, proportionally less for shorter Sprints) held at the end of the Sprint. Its purpose is to inspect the Increment and adapt the Product Backlog. It is NOT a demo or status report — it is a collaborative working session. Attendees: entire Scrum Team + invited stakeholders. What happens: (1) The Product Owner explains which Product Backlog items have been Done and which have not; (2) Developers discuss what went well, what problems were encountered; (3) Developers demonstrate Done work; (4) Stakeholders and the Product Owner discuss what to do next, adjusting the Product Backlog based on market feedback, new insights, and product performance data. Output: a revised Product Backlog reflecting new priorities based on the Sprint's learnings. The Sprint Review is an opportunity for feedback and course correction, not a gate/approval process.