Förfiningsmöten

Förfiningsmöten, often translated as refinement meetings or grooming sessions, are a practice commonly used in agile software development, particularly within Scrum. These meetings are dedicated time slots where the product owner and the development team collaborate to review, clarify, and estimate upcoming backlog items. The primary goal is to ensure that the user stories or product backlog items are well-understood, sufficiently detailed, and ready to be worked on in future sprints.

During a förfiningsmöte, the team might break down large user stories into smaller, more manageable ones, add acceptance criteria, identify dependencies, and discuss technical considerations. Estimates for the effort required to complete these items are often refined during these sessions, allowing for better planning and forecasting. This iterative process of refining the product backlog helps to maintain a healthy and actionable list of work for the development team, reducing uncertainty and potential roadblocks during sprint execution. Förfiningsmöten are not a formal event prescribed by the Scrum Guide but are considered a vital activity for effective agile practices. They typically occur regularly, often multiple times a week, but their frequency and duration are determined by the team's specific needs.