Sprints

In Agile software development, a sprint is a fixed-length iteration during which the team collaborates to deliver a potentially shippable product increment. Commonly one to four weeks in duration, Sprints are a core element of Scrum, though other Agile approaches may use the term. The work selected for a sprint comes from the product backlog and is guided by a sprint goal. Sprint planning involves the product owner and the team agreeing on the sprint backlog and objective. During the sprint, the team executes tasks, often with daily stand-up meetings to synchronize progress. At the end, the team demonstrates the increment in a sprint review and reflects in a sprint retrospective to identify improvements. The sprint backlog is the subset of items and tasks committed for the sprint. The product backlog is a living document that prioritizes features, fixes, and enhancements. The outcome is a potentially releasable product increment; teams may release when business needs align, not necessarily at sprint boundaries. Roles include the product owner, Scrum master, and development team. Benefits include improved predictability, faster feedback, risk reduction, and a focus on delivering small, usable pieces of functionality.

A sprint in athletics refers to a short-distance running race, typically run on a track. Distances vary, with common outdoor events of 100 meters, 200 meters, and 400 meters, and shorter indoor formats such as 60 meters. Races begin with starting blocks or marks, and false starts may incur penalties. Times are measured with high precision, and performances are influenced by factors such as track conditions and wind. Sprints emphasize explosive speed, technique, and reaction time.