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Capacity
Pronunciationkuh-PASS-ih-tee
Definition
Capacity refers to the total amount of work a team can realistically complete during a specific period, such as a sprint. It is usually calculated based on the team's available time and historical velocity.
Where you hear it
During sprint planning meetings or when discussing team availability with stakeholders.
Examples
We need to check our capacity before committing to these new user stories.
Our team's capacity is reduced this sprint due to upcoming holidays.
Common mistake
Confusing capacity with velocity; capacity is about the available time and resources, while velocity is the actual amount of work the team historically completes.
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