A new analyst mixes up planning artifacts on a library app rebuild. Why should a product roadmap not be treated as the sprint backlog?
Select an answer to reveal the explanation.
Short Explanation
Roadmap is the season schedule; sprint backlog is today’s game-day lineup. Mixing them is like using a year calendar as your hourly to-do list—or vice versa.
Full Explanation
Roadmaps and sprint backlogs differ in horizon and purpose. A roadmap orients stakeholders to themes and timing across longer periods. A sprint backlog lists near-term iteration work the team plans to complete soon. They should align in direction, but treating them as the same artifact confuses planning conversations.