Sprint
Definition: A fixed-length cycle (typically 1–2 weeks) during which a team commits to and ships a defined batch of work.
What it is
A sprint is the core unit of work in Scrum and most agile project methodologies. Teams plan a sprint by selecting tasks they commit to ship by the end date, work the sprint, then review at the end. Sprints create predictable cadence and prevent perpetual reprioritization.
Why it matters
Sprints turn a chaotic backlog into a shippable rhythm. Even non-software teams (marketing, design, ops) benefit from sprint discipline.
Layer UI in context
Layer UI's task module supports sprints natively — capacity planning, sprint goals, and a burndown view in the same workspace as the CRM and chat.
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