Why It Matters
Sprints create a predictable rhythm for delivery. You see working software every two weeks, problems are caught early, and priorities adjust based on real feedback. Sprint planning also forces the team to make explicit decisions about what is in and what is out, which reduces the scope creep that derails longer delivery cycles. For a closer look at how to run the review at the end of each cycle, see How to Run a Successful Software Sprint.
Example
A team plans a two-week sprint to build a request form and dashboard. Mid-sprint they discover notifications are complex and defer them. At the review, stakeholders see working features and reprioritise. Sprints sit within agile methodology more broadly, which shapes how the whole project is structured.
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