Release Burn-up Chart
The release burn-up chart helps track real progress over time in relation to a fixed scope. It is especially useful for larger projects over long periods. Scrum teams use the release burn-up chart to visualize how much work has been completed and how much work remains in the release backlog. It provides insights into scope changes and trending towards the release goal, which allows for proactive decision making and adjustment of plans. It can provide a visual representation of how achievable the project goal is, given current performance and conditions.
Guide to Release Burn-up Chart - PSM I / Scrum Metrics
What is a Release Burn-up Chart?
The Release Burn-up Chart is a visual representation of the amount of work completed in comparison to the total scope of a project. It showcases a bird's eye view of the product's progress over time.
Why is it important?
Through tracking completed work against total scope, we can predict when all work will be completed. It allows a proactive approach to potential delays and helps manage stakeholders' expectations. It's essential for the transparency and predictability in any Scrum Project.
How does it work?
The X-axis represents time (sprint number), and the Y-axis represents features or story points. There are two main lines, one for the total work scope, and the other represents work completed. As the project evolves, the two lines increasingly align showing project progress.
Exam Tips: Answering Questions on Release Burn-up Chart
1. Understand the basic concepts and functioning of the chart. Be sure to understand the interpretation of the two lines.
2. Remember that the gap between the two lines represents the remaining work.
3. Questions may present the chart and ask you to interpret or predict based on the information provided. Study different possible states of the project through the chart to be mentally prepared.
4. The progress in 'Release Burn-up Chart' is usually even, don't let a turbulent Burn-Down Chart confuse you.
5. Always remember, in Scrum Metrics, it's used to foresee release dates, revisions and not as an employee performance metrics.
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