Definition

“Refinement” is defined as the improvement or clarification of something by the making of small changes.

  • The process of reviewing, ranking, and editing the Product Backlog
  • It is an ongoing process championed by the product owner, product managers, scrum master, and representatives from the development team.

Grooming vs Refinement

There is no difference between backlog grooming and backlog refinement. The terms are interchangeable.