What is an Artifact in Scrum?

In the context of Scrum, an artifact is an element of the development process that provides transparency and information about the product and the work that has been done, is to be done, or is being done.

The three main Scrum artifacts are the Product Backlog, the Sprint Backlog, and the Product Increment, each serving a specific purpose in the development process.

Scrum artifacts are continuously updated and refined throughout development cycles to reflect changing product needs and priorities.

Each artifact is owned and managed by a specific role or roles within the Scrum team, ensuring clear responsibility.