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What Are Scrum Spikes and How to Use them 21 February 2024 | 8 min read
What Are Scrum Spikes and How to Use them

As part of an Agile team, you’ve likely encountered those moments when workloads surge unexpectedly or tasks become more complex than anticipated. These spikes can catch you off guard, adding pressure to adapt quickly and maintain momentum. These uncertainties occur because each user story represents a functional increment, and encapsulates client requirements that can be challenging to grasp fully. Predicting the entirety of a story is no easy feat, leaving Scrum Masters with the daunting task of visualizing the end products desired by clients.