Backlog

Definition

The backlog is a prioritised list of work that needs to be delivered, including featuresglossary×FeatureA feature is a specific piece of functionality within a product that delivers value to users. It represents something users can do or experience as part of the overall product.Open glossary term→, fixes, and improvements.

In practice

Used to organise and sequence work based on value, urgency, and effort.

The reality

If it is not actively managed, it becomes noise instead of direction.

Plain English

It is the queue of work the team could do next, ordered by what matters most.