põlemiskõver

Põlemiskõver, also known as a burn-down chart, is a graphical representation used in project management, particularly in agile methodologies like Scrum. It illustrates the amount of work remaining over a specific period, typically a sprint or iteration. The chart typically shows time on the horizontal axis and the amount of work, often measured in story points or hours, on the vertical axis.

The ideal burn-down chart shows a steady downward trend, indicating that the team is consistently completing work. The starting point of the chart represents the total amount of work planned for the iteration, and the ending point, ideally, is zero, signifying that all planned work has been completed. Deviations from a consistent downward trend can signal potential problems within the project. For instance, a flat line might suggest that no work is being completed, while an upward trend could indicate that new work is being added to the iteration, or that estimates are inaccurate.

Burn-down charts serve as a crucial tool for team self-organization and transparency. They allow the team to visualize their progress, identify impediments early, and make necessary adjustments to their plan to meet their goals. Stakeholders can also use the chart to gain an understanding of the project's progress and to forecast completion dates. Various types of burn-down charts exist, including sprint burn-down, release burn-down, and product burn-down, each offering a different scope of work visualization.