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title: How is the Sprint Backlog created and maintained?
description: "The [Sprint Backlog](https://www.thescrummaster.co.uk/glossary/sprint-backlog/) is created during the [Sprint Planning](https://www.thescrummaster.co.uk/glossary/sprint-planning/) meeting and updated throughout the Sprint. During [Sprint Planning](https://www.thescrummaster.co.uk/glossary/sprint-planning/), the Developers select [Product Backlog](https://www.thescrummaster.co.uk/glossary/a-scrum-artifact-that-consists-of-an-ordered-list-of-the-work-to-be-done-in-order-to-create-maintain-and-sustain-a-product-managed-by-the-product-owner/) items and devise a plan to deliver the [Increment](https://www.thescrummaster.co.uk/glossary/increment/) and achieve the [Sprint Goal](https://www.thescrummaster.co.uk/glossary/sprint-goal/). Throughout the Sprint,…"
url: "https://www.thescrummaster.co.uk/docs/how-is-the-sprint-backlog-created-and-maintained/"
updated: "2024-12-19"
category: Artifacts / Sprint Backlog
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# How is the Sprint Backlog created and maintained?

The [Sprint Backlog](https://www.thescrummaster.co.uk/glossary/sprint-backlog/) is created during the [Sprint Planning](https://www.thescrummaster.co.uk/glossary/sprint-planning/) meeting and updated throughout the Sprint. During [Sprint Planning](https://www.thescrummaster.co.uk/glossary/sprint-planning/), the Developers select [Product Backlog](https://www.thescrummaster.co.uk/glossary/a-scrum-artifact-that-consists-of-an-ordered-list-of-the-work-to-be-done-in-order-to-create-maintain-and-sustain-a-product-managed-by-the-product-owner/) items and devise a plan to deliver the [Increment](https://www.thescrummaster.co.uk/glossary/increment/) and achieve the [Sprint Goal](https://www.thescrummaster.co.uk/glossary/sprint-goal/).

Throughout the Sprint, the Developers modify the [Sprint Backlog](https://www.thescrummaster.co.uk/glossary/sprint-backlog/) as they work through the plan and gain a better understanding of the work required. This [Emergence](https://www.thescrummaster.co.uk/glossary/emergence/) and adjustment are vital to adapt to new information and ensure the [Sprint Goal](https://www.thescrummaster.co.uk/glossary/sprint-goal/) is met effectively.