What is a Burndown Chart, and how can it be used to track progress? Definition:
Burndown Chart is a visual tool that shows the remaining work in a Sprint or project
over time.
Purpose:
- Helps teams monitor progress toward completing the Sprint backlog.
- Enables early identification of scope creep or falling behind.
Follow On:
How to use:
- X-axis: Days in Sprint
- Y-axis: Remaining effort (usually in story points or hours)
- Ideal line vs. actual line
Example:
Midway through a Sprint, a team sees the burndown flatlining (no work is getting “done”).
This prompts a conversation — they discover a blocker in API access and address it before
the Sprint is derailed.
Scrum Implementation & Best
Practices: