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What does "backlog" mean in programming?
backlog is one of the most common terms in software development. This guide explains what it means, how it is used in practice, and why it matters, with real examples from the developer world.
Definition
An ordered list of work items (features, bugs, tasks) that a team plans to work on. The product backlog contains everything; the sprint backlog contains only the items chosen for the current sprint.
Example
"Prioritize the backlog before the sprint planning meeting."
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