What does a Burn-down Chart represent?

A Burn-down Chart is a visual tool commonly used in Scrum to illustrate the amount of work remaining in a Sprint against the time left to complete that work. It provides a clear representation of progress made and helps the Scrum Team track whether they are on pace to complete their planned work by the end of the Sprint.

By focusing on how much work remains until the Sprint ends, the Burn-down Chart enables the team to identify trends, such as whether the team is keeping up with their planned velocity or if they are falling behind. This allows for informed discussions during daily stand-ups and sprint reviews, facilitating adjustments where necessary to ensure the team meets their Sprint goal.

The information presented in the Burn-down Chart is crucial for promoting transparency and fostering accountability within the team, as it helps everyone understand how much work is left and what efforts are required to successfully complete the Sprint objectives.