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title: How does vertical slicing benefit the development process in Scrum?
description: "Vertical slicing, also known as hamburger slicing, benefits the development process by ensuring that each slice includes all layers of the system needed to deliver a minimal, functional [Increment](https://www.thescrummaster.co.uk/glossary/increment/) with [Value](https://www.thescrummaster.co.uk/glossary/value/). Instead of dividing a PBI horizontally across different layers…"
url: "https://www.thescrummaster.co.uk/docs/how-does-vertical-slicing-benefit-the-development-process-in-scrum/"
updated: "2024-12-19"
category: Artifacts / Product Backlog
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# How does vertical slicing benefit the development process in Scrum?

Vertical slicing, also known as hamburger slicing, benefits the development process by ensuring that each slice includes all layers of the system needed to deliver a minimal, functional [Increment](https://www.thescrummaster.co.uk/glossary/increment/) with [Value](https://www.thescrummaster.co.uk/glossary/value/). Instead of dividing a PBI horizontally across different layers or components, vertical slicing encompasses everything required to make a [Feature](https://www.thescrummaster.co.uk/glossary/feature/) work end-to-end. This method ensures that each slice is usable and provides immediate [Value](https://www.thescrummaster.co.uk/glossary/value/) to customers, promoting early and [Continuous Delivery](https://www.thescrummaster.co.uk/glossary/continuous-delivery/) of functionality.

This approach also mitigates the risk of integration issues that often arise when features are developed in isolation. By delivering complete, usable increments, the team can gather feedback earlier in the process, making it easier to adapt to changes and improve the product incrementally. This early feedback loop is essential for aligning the product with customer needs and ensuring its overall success.