May 1, 2024
Updated May 10, 2025
18 minute read
At its core, a Product Backlog is a dynamic, ordered list of everything known to be needed in a product. Think of it as the single source of truth for the work a development team will undertake. It's not just a simple to-do list; it's a carefully curated collection of features, functions, requirements, enhancements, and fixes that constitute the changes to be made to the product in future releases. This makes it a critical artifact in many product development approaches, particularly within Agile frameworks like Scrum.
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Reading list
We've selected 14 books
that we think will supplement your
learning. Use these to
develop background knowledge, enrich your coursework, and gain a
deeper understanding of the topics covered in
Product Backlog.
A comprehensive guide to Agile product management, covering Product Backlog management and other Scrum practices.
A practical guide to user story mapping, a technique for capturing user requirements and organizing Product Backlogs.
A detailed guide to Product Backlog refinement and prioritization, with a focus on maximizing product value.
A comprehensive guide to Scrum, including Product Backlog management and other Agile practices.
A practical guide for Product Owners, covering Product Backlog management and other Agile practices.
A popular book on Scrum, co-authored by the co-creator of the framework.
A comprehensive guide to Product Backlog management, covering backlog grooming, prioritization, and refinement.
A guide to Agile requirements management, with a focus on Product Backlog management and user stories.
A practical guide to product roadmapping, which is closely related to Product Backlog management.
A comprehensive guide to user stories, which are a key component of Product Backlogs.
A beginner-friendly guide to Agile project management, including Product Backlog management.
The foundational document of Agile software development, which sets the context for Product Backlogs.
A humorous and practical guide to Scrum and Extreme Programming, including Product Backlog management.
A popular book on Lean startup principles, which can be applied to Product Backlog management.
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