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What is Velocity?
Updated Apr 22, 2026
Short answer
Velocity measures the amount of work a team completes in a sprint, usually in story points.
Deep explanation
🔹 Purpose
- Predict sprint capacity
🔹 Key Rule
- Never compare teams
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🔹 System Insight
- Helps plan large-scale releases
- Improves forecasting accuracy
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🔹 Production Insight
Stable velocity → predictable delivery timelines
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