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A Sprint Review is a key event in the Scrum framework, an Agile methodology for software development. It is a collaborative meeting held at the end of each Sprint to inspect the Increment of work completed during the Sprint and gather feedback from stakeholders.

The main objectives of the Sprint Review are to:

1. Inspect the Increment: The Scrum Team (including the Product Owner and Development Team) presents the Increment, which is the potentially shippable product functionality developed during the Sprint. The team demonstrates the completed User Stories or backlog items to stakeholders.
2. Obtain Feedback: Stakeholders, including customers, end-users, product managers, and other relevant parties, provide feedback on the work demonstrated during the Sprint Review. This feedback helps the team understand whether the Increment meets expectations and aligns with the product vision.
3. Review and Adapt the Product Backlog: Based on the feedback received during the Sprint Review, the Product Owner reviews and potentially adjusts the Product Backlog. This helps prioritize future work and incorporate new insights or changes from stakeholders.
4. Discuss Upcoming Work: The Scrum Team and stakeholders discuss potential features, User Stories, or backlog items that could be included in future Sprints. This enables stakeholders to provide input and helps the Product Owner refine the backlog.

Key points to note about the Sprint Review:

• The Sprint Review is a time-boxed event and should be limited to a specific duration, usually one to two hours, depending on the length of the Sprint.
• It is a collaborative and interactive meeting where open communication is encouraged.
• The Sprint Review is not a detailed status report but a demonstration of the working software or product functionality.
• The Scrum Master facilitates the Sprint Review to ensure it stays focused on the objectives and remains productive.
• The outcome of the Sprint Review may lead to changes in the Product Backlog or adjustments to the development approach for future Sprints.

By conducting Sprint Reviews, the Scrum Team gains valuable insights into the product’s progress, ensures alignment with stakeholders’ expectations, and fosters a culture of transparency and customer collaboration. It is an essential component of the inspect-and-adapt cycle in Scrum, allowing teams to continuously improve their product and development process based on valuable feedback.