ohjelmakaudet
Ohjelmakaudet is a Finnish term used in the software industry to describe time-boxed development periods within a project or product lifecycle. Each kausi aims to deliver a defined set of features or improvements within a fixed timeframe, after which results are reviewed and plans adjusted.
Etymology: "ohjelma" means program or software, and "kaudet" means periods or cycles. The term is common in
Typical structure: a kausi begins with planning, where backlog items are selected and priorities set; followed
Relation to methodologies and challenges: In agile contexts ohjelmakaudet resemble sprints or iterations, while in larger