How do you prioritize items in the Product Backlog?
Short answer: Techniques to prioritize: MoSCoW (Must, Should, Could, Won’t) Kano Model (Basic, Performance, Delighter) Value vs.
Explain a bit more
Effort Matrix Weighted Shortest Job First (WSJF) in SAFe Factors to consider: Customer value Business impact Risk reduction Dependencies Follow On: Technical feasibility Example: A travel app team uses Value vs. Effort to prioritize. “In-app booking” has high value and moderate effort, while “Flight status tracking” has high effort and low impact — so the former gets scheduled first.
Real-world example (ShopNest)
“Add UPI” is a story with acceptance criteria. Points reflect effort/risk, not days on a calendar.
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- Define — one clear sentence (the short answer above).
- Example — relate it to a project like ShopNest or your real work.
- Trade-off — when you would not use it.
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