Glossary: S

The Product Backlog, the Sprint Backlog and the Increment are the artefacts used in the Scrum framework to develop the product. These artefacts are used to support transparency and collaboration within the team and to ensure that all stakeholders have a common view of the product and the progress of the work.

The Scrum Master is responsible for the implementation of Scrum and supports the team to achieve maximum effectiveness. He / she removes any barriers and ensures that the team collaborates efficiently.

Secure File Transfer Protocol

Slack is (video) chat software for organisations and companies.

A time frame of one to four weeks in which the development team creates a completed product increment.

A selection of user stories from the product backlog to be implemented by the development team during the sprint.

A meeting at the beginning of the sprint in which the developers set the goals and the backlog for the sprint.

A meeting at the end of the sprint in which the developers reflect on what went well in the sprint, what can be improved and how the team can improve its processes and collaboration.

A meeting at the end of the sprint in which the development team discusses the finished increment with the product owner and other stakeholders.

Network protocol for encrypted connections

An SSL (Secure Socket Layer) certificate is a digital certificate that is used to ensure the security of information between the user's web browser and the web server. It ensures that the data is encrypted during transmission and protected against unauthorized access.

Stakeholders are people or groups who have a share in or are affected by the success of the product. They are responsible for providing feedback and prioritising requirements and have an influence on the product.

Scalable Vector Graphics is an Extensible Markup Language (XML)-based vector image format.