The Agile Glossary serves as a comprehensive resource for understanding the terminology that underpins agile methodologies. For teams and leaders, a shared vocabulary is crucial to ensure clarity, alignment, and effective communication throughout agile projects. This glossary covers essential terms, roles, artifacts, and practices that form the foundation of agile frameworks, including Scrum, Kanban, and SAFe. Whether you are a team member new to agile or a leader guiding an organization’s transformation, this glossary provides precise definitions to support your journey. By mastering these terms, you can enhance collaboration, streamline processes, and achieve successful outcomes in dynamic and fast-changing environments.
Agile Terminology
Acceptance Test Driven Development (ATDD)
Acceptance Test Driven Development (ATDD): Definition to be added from glossary.
Acceptance Testing
Acceptance Testing: Definition to be added from glossary.
Agile
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Agile Iteration
Agile Iteration: Definition to be added from glossary.
AntiPattern
AntiPattern: Definition to be added from glossary.
Automated Build
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Agile Manifesto
Agile Manifesto: Definition to be added from glossary.
Agile Mindset
Agile Mindset: Definition to be added from glossary.
Agile Project Development
Agile Project Development: Definition to be added from glossary.
Agile Software Development
Agile Software Development: Definition to be added from glossary.
Agile Product Development
Agile Product Development: Definition to be added from glossary.
Agile Transformation
Agile Transformation: Definition to be added from glossary.
Backlog
Backlog: Definition to be added from glossary.
Backlog Refinement
Backlog Refinement: Definition to be added from glossary.
Behavior Driven Development (BDD)
Behavior Driven Development (BDD): Definition to be added from glossary.
Burnup Chart
Burnup Chart: Definition to be added from glossary.
Burndown Chart
Burndown Chart: Definition to be added from glossary.
Business Agility
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Cadence
Cadence: Definition to be added from glossary.
Collective Ownership
Collective Ownership: Definition to be added from glossary.
Continuous Deployment
Continuous Deployment: Definition to be added from glossary.
Continuous Integration
Continuous Integration: Definition to be added from glossary.
CRC Cards
CRC Cards: Definition to be added from glossary.
Customer Development
Customer Development: Definition to be added from glossary.
Daily Meeting
Daily Meeting: Definition to be added from glossary.
Definition of Done
Definition of Done: Definition to be added from glossary.
Disciplined Agile Delivery
Disciplined Agile Delivery: Definition to be added from glossary.
Definition of Ready
Definition of Ready: Definition to be added from glossary.
Epic
Epic: Definition to be added from glossary.
Estimation
Estimation: Definition to be added from glossary.
Exploratory Testing
Exploratory Testing: Definition to be added from glossary.
Extreme Programming
Extreme Programming: Definition to be added from glossary.
Facilitation
Facilitation: Definition to be added from glossary.
Feature Driven Development
Feature Driven Development: Definition to be added from glossary.
Gantt Chart
Gantt Chart: Definition to be added from glossary.
Frequent Releases
Frequent Releases: Definition to be added from glossary.
Given – When – Then
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Heartbeat Retrospective
Heartbeat Retrospective: Definition to be added from glossary.
Incremental Development
Incremental Development: Definition to be added from glossary.
Information Radiators
Information Radiators: Definition to be added from glossary.
Integration
Integration: Definition to be added from glossary.
INVEST
INVEST: Definition to be added from glossary.
Iterative Development
Iterative Development: Definition to be added from glossary.
Kanban
Kanban: Definition to be added from glossary.
Kanban Board
Kanban Board: Definition to be added from glossary.
Lean
Lean: Definition to be added from glossary.
Lead Time
Lead Time: Definition to be added from glossary.
Milestone Retrospective
Milestone Retrospective: Definition to be added from glossary.
Minimum Marketable Feature (MMF)
Minimum Marketable Feature (MMF): Definition to be added from glossary.
Minimum Viable Product (MVP)
Minimum Viable Product (MVP): Definition to be added from glossary.
Mob Programming
Mob Programming: Definition to be added from glossary.
Mad Sad Glad
Mad Sad Glad: Definition to be added from glossary.
Mock Objects
Mock Objects: Definition to be added from glossary.
Niko-niko Calendar
Niko-niko Calendar: Definition to be added from glossary.
Open Space
Open Space: Definition to be added from glossary.
Pair Programming
Pair Programming: Definition to be added from glossary.
Personas
Personas: Definition to be added from glossary.
Planning Poker
Planning Poker: Definition to be added from glossary.
Points (estimates in)
Points (estimates in): Definition to be added from glossary.
Product Backlog
Product Backlog: Definition to be added from glossary.
Product Owner
Product Owner: Definition to be added from glossary.
Project Chartering
Project Chartering: Definition to be added from glossary.
Quick Design Session
Quick Design Session: Definition to be added from glossary.
Refactoring
Refactoring: Definition to be added from glossary.
Release Plan
Release Plan: Definition to be added from glossary.
Retrospective
Retrospective: Definition to be added from glossary.
Relative Estimation
Relative Estimation: Definition to be added from glossary.
Scaled Agile Framework
Scaled Agile Framework: Definition to be added from glossary.
Rules of Simplicity
Rules of Simplicity: Definition to be added from glossary.
Scrum
Scrum: Definition to be added from glossary.
Scrum Master
Scrum Master: Definition to be added from glossary.
Scrum Board
Scrum Board: Definition to be added from glossary.
Scrum Meeting
Scrum Meeting: Definition to be added from glossary.
Scrum of Scrums
Scrum of Scrums: Definition to be added from glossary.
Scrumban
Scrumban: Definition to be added from glossary.
Sign Up For Tasks
Sign Up For Tasks: Definition to be added from glossary.
Sprint
Sprint: Definition to be added from glossary.
Simple Design
Simple Design: Definition to be added from glossary.
Open Space
Open Space: Definition to be added from glossary.
Story Mapping
Story Mapping: Definition to be added from glossary.
Story Points
Story Points: Definition to be added from glossary.
Story Splitting
Story Splitting: Definition to be added from glossary.
Sustainable Pace
Sustainable Pace: Definition to be added from glossary.
Task Board
Task Board: Definition to be added from glossary.
TDD
TDD: Definition to be added from glossary.
Team
Team: Definition to be added from glossary.
Team Room
Team Room: Definition to be added from glossary.
Timeboxing
Timeboxing: Definition to be added from glossary.
The Three C’s
The Three C’s: Definition to be added from glossary.
Three Amigos
Three Amigos: Definition to be added from glossary.
Three Questions
Three Questions: Definition to be added from glossary.
Timebox
Timebox: Definition to be added from glossary.
Ubiquitous Language
Ubiquitous Language: Definition to be added from glossary.
Unit Testing
Unit Testing: Definition to be added from glossary.
Usability Testing
Usability Testing: Definition to be added from glossary.
User Stories
User Stories: Definition to be added from glossary.
User Story Mapping
User Story Mapping: Definition to be added from glossary.
User Story Template
User Story Template: Definition to be added from glossary.
Velocity
Velocity: Definition to be added from glossary.
Version Control
Version Control: Definition to be added from glossary.
Understanding agile terminology is essential for effective collaboration, clear communication, and successful implementation of agile methodologies. The terms outlined in this glossary provide a foundational framework for teams and leaders to navigate the complexities of agile practices, ensuring alignment on processes, roles, and goals. By fostering a shared vocabulary, organizations can reduce misunderstandings, enhance productivity, and achieve their desired outcomes more efficiently.
Leaders and teams must continually expand their knowledge of agile concepts as frameworks evolve and adapt to new challenges. Whether you are a seasoned agile practitioner or a beginner, a solid grasp of these terms will empower you to drive innovation, embrace flexibility, and deliver value to customers in a fast-paced and dynamic environment.
By integrating this glossary into daily practices, teams can build a culture of clarity, collaboration, and continuous improvement—core tenets of agile philosophy.
