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The word "Sprint" in agile development: An unfortunate misnomer

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The word "Sprint" in agile development: An unfortunate misnomer

Post by vincentrolfs » Thu, Oct 02, 2025, 4:35 AM UTC

The word "Sprint" in agile development: An unfortunate misnomer
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Re: The word "Sprint" in agile development: An unfortunate misnomer

Post by MrHorsetoast » Thu, Oct 02, 2025, 4:51 AM UTC

Perhaps it should be called "triathlon", at least in some startups I've worked for. Swimming in tickets, running to meet deadlines, and cycling between priorities.

Re: The word "Sprint" in agile development: An unfortunate misnomer

Post by vincentrolfs » Thu, Oct 02, 2025, 5:21 AM UTC

MrHorsetoast wrote: post #2

Perhaps it should be called "triathlon", at least in some startups I've worked for. Swimming in tickets, running to meet deadlines, and cycling between priorities.

that's hilarious!

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