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Guide: Potentially Shippable Product Increment in Scrum

Potentially Shippable Product Increment (PSPI) is a core concept in Scrum framework, it refers to an increment of work that is potentially releasable to users. In other words, it is a fully functioning part of the final product that provides some kind of value to its end users.

Why it is Important: Ensuring each increment is potentially shippable forces Scrum team to constantly align their work with business value and user needs. It helps in maintaining quality as a priority and frequent delivery of valuable product to stakeholders.

How it works: In Scrum, each sprint ends with a potentially shippable product increment. This is not necessarily a product that must be shipped, but it should be at a stage where shipping would be an option.

Exam Tips: Answering Questions on Potentially Shippable: Understand that PSPI does not need to be shipped but it must be in a condition where it could be, if needed. Recognize the role of the definition of 'Done' in determining what 'potentially shippable' means. Continually tie back the concept of PSPI to delivering value to the customer and aligning work with business objectives.

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Potentially Shippable is one of the key requirements of the Scrum guide for a Product Increment. Every Increment is additive to all prior ones and must be 'Potentially Shippable', which means it must be in useable condition and meet the Scrum Team’s definition of 'Done'. This does not mean that it must be shipped, but rather it should be capable of being shipped. Making each increment potentially shippable gives the Product Owner the decision to release it and create value at any time.

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