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title: "Backlog Item"
type: concept
tags: []
sources: [grooming-day-checklist]
last_updated: 2026-04-09
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A Backlog Item represents a piece of work to be done in an agile development project, typically a user story or feature. These items are prioritized and refined during backlog grooming sessions, where their descriptions, business value, and acceptance criteria are clarified by the Product Owner and Development Team.