Product Backlog: The complete, prioritised list of everything that might be built into the product. The Product Owner decides its order.
Example
After many user requests, the Product Owner moves "dark mode" higher in the product backlog.
Why Product Backlog matters for IT interns
It shows what the business thinks matters most next.
Where you will hear it
You will hear this term in team routines such as stand-ups, sprint planning, and retrospectives. If someone uses it and you are not sure what they mean in your project, it is completely fine to ask; every team uses terms a little differently.
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Frequently asked questions
What is Product Backlog?
The complete, prioritised list of everything that might be built into the product. The Product Owner decides its order.
What is an example of Product Backlog?
After many user requests, the Product Owner moves "dark mode" higher in the product backlog.
Why does Product Backlog matter for IT interns?
It shows what the business thinks matters most next.
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Dhaivat has 16+ years of experience in the IT industry, working on AI and cloud technologies, project delivery, and engineering leadership. He has interviewed and mentored many interns, wrote The Lost Intern, and runs the non-commercial Career Impact Initiative, mentoring students for free.