What three factors are best considered when establishing the sprint length?
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Uncertainty can come in a variety of forms: Requirements are not well defined; technology is new and potentially risky; an algorithm or interface may be difficult to implement. The list goes on.
2. The Amount of Process Required
The amount of process that needs to be accomplished in a sprint will affect sprint length. If implementing code and testing are the only tasks that need to be completed for a user story to be considered complete, shorter sprints are fine.
3. Expected Project Duration
The expected project duration may impact the decision for sprint lengths. A short project will benefit from frequent reviews. If a team uses 4-week sprints, a 3-month project will only benefit from three sprint reviews, while a 12-month project will have 13 sprint reviews.