The Scrum Artifacts

The Scrum artifacts are the tangible outputs of the Scrum process. They provide visibility into the work that has been done, the work that is currently being done, and the work that remains to be done. There are three main Scrum artifacts:

1. Product backlog: The product backlog is a prioritized list of all the work that needs to be done in order to deliver the product. It includes a high-level description of each item, along with estimates of the size and complexity of the work. The product backlog is owned by the Product Owner and is used to guide the team's work during the sprint planning process.
2. Sprint backlog: The sprint backlog is a list of work that the team has committed to completing during the current sprint. It is based on the items in the product backlog, and includes more detailed tasks and estimates of the work required. The sprint backlog is owned by the development team and is used to track progress during the sprint.
3. Increment: The increment is the completed work that has been delivered at the end of a sprint. It is a working version of the product that includes all of the features and functionality that have been completed up to that point. The increment is used to demonstrate progress to stakeholders and to gather feedback on the product.

By using these artifacts, the Scrum team is able to keep track of the work that has been done and the work that remains to be done, and to make course corrections as needed in order to deliver the product on time and with high quality.