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What does "product owner" mean in programming?
product owner 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
In Scrum, the person accountable for the product backlog: defining, ordering, and communicating what needs to be built. The product owner represents stakeholder needs to the development team and accepts or rejects completed work at the sprint review.
Example
"The product owner reprioritized the backlog after the customer feedback session — the search feature moved to the top."
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