Even though sprints and iterations have a lot in common and are often

used interchangeably, there is a difference between them. Both terms

are linked to scrum, a modern project management framework, and follow

a specific timeframe during which planned work should be completed,

but they're not the same.



Sprints are more focused on productivity techniques developed by a

group of individuals working on the same project. Iterations describe

a development and planning process where a project is developed in

small sections. In this article, we will dive into the comparison

between iteration vs. sprint and thoroughly explain them.



WHAT IS AN ITERATION IN SCRUM?



An iteration in agile is a time-box during which development takes

place. The duration may vary, usually between 1-4 weeks, and in most

cases, it's fixed for the duration of a particular project. A crucial

aspect of the agile approach is the underlying assumption that a

project is exclusively made of a sequence of iterations, maybe except

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