## Is the Entire Product Backlog Ever Considered Ready? No. The Product Backlog is a living artifact that continuously evolves. Readiness is focused on the items near the top of the backlog—those likely to be selected soon. Refining every item offers little value, but teams often refine a few Sprints ahead to ensure the highest‑priority PBIs are clear and actionable when needed. >[!metaphor] >Packing your entire Product Backlog as if it all needs to be ready is like pre-cooking every meal you might eat this month. — Most of it will go stale or won’t match what you’re craving when the time comes. Instead, you just prep the ingredients for the next few dinners, ensuring what’s on top is fresh and ready when you need it. ## Works Consulted 1. [The Concept of Ready in Scrum](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zzc2rd3Is8Q) | Scrum.org | Accessed 24 Jul. 2025. ## Connections follows:: [[1.4 Ready Means a Work Item Can Be Started or Planned Confidently]] topics:: [[Definition of Ready]], [[Product Backlog]] ![[Footer]]