Backlog Grooming

By Miranda Dulin

Published in Glossary

October 09, 2023

1 min read

Definition of Backlog Grooming

Backlog Grooming is a now outdated term (see Backlog Refinement) for activities that keep the Product Backlog maintained.

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Example Sentence

Without regular backlog grooming, our backlog would quickly become unmanageable.

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Significance

While “Backlog Grooming” endured across Scrum Guide iterations and literature, the shift to ”Backlog Refinement” reflects a community-wide effort to show respect and align with contemporary language. Understanding this transition aids practitioners in staying current with prevalent terminologies.