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title: How do Developers support the Product Owner in Scrum?
description: "Developers support the [Product Owner](https://www.thescrummaster.co.uk/glossary/product-owner/) in Scrum by building products in a way that minimises the cost of changing direction when new information emerges. This involves following agile practices and principles that allow for flexibility and adaptability. Developers work closely…"
url: "https://www.thescrummaster.co.uk/docs/how-do-developers-support-the-product-owner-in-scrum/"
updated: "2024-12-19"
category: Accountabilities / Product Owner
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# How do Developers support the Product Owner in Scrum?

Developers support the [Product Owner](https://www.thescrummaster.co.uk/glossary/product-owner/) in Scrum by building products in a way that minimises the cost of changing direction when new information emerges. This involves following agile practices and principles that allow for flexibility and adaptability. Developers work closely with the [Product Owner](https://www.thescrummaster.co.uk/glossary/product-owner/) to understand the requirements and priorities, ensuring that they deliver high-quality increments of [Value](https://www.thescrummaster.co.uk/glossary/value/) each Sprint.

By building products that are easy to change and adapt, Developers help the [Product Owner](https://www.thescrummaster.co.uk/glossary/product-owner/) make decisions based on learning and understanding. This collaborative approach ensures that the team can respond to new information and changing circumstances effectively. Developers and the [Product Owner](https://www.thescrummaster.co.uk/glossary/product-owner/) work together to maximise the [Value](https://www.thescrummaster.co.uk/glossary/value/) of the product, ensuring that the team can deliver high-quality work that meets the needs of stakeholders.