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B · Practice · intermediate · ~35 min · Chapter 5 of 10

Kanban: flow over sprints

Visualize work, limit WIP, manage flow, make policies explicit. Use when interrupt-driven work or continuous delivery fits better than fixed sprints.

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Map the workflow

Columns should match reality (Ready → In progress → Review → Done), not aspirational theater.

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Draw a board with WIP limits on In progress and Review. Justify each limit in one line.

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Chapter learning outcomes
  • WIP limits
  • Cycle time
  • Classes of service
  • Scrum + Kanban hybrids

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