## Is Scrum meant to be incomplete on purpose? Yes. Scrum is a framework, not a comprehensive methodology—it’s intentionally incomplete, allowing teams to adapt and fill in the details to fit their specific context. > [!metaphor] > Scrum is like an abstract class in programming—it’s deliberately incomplete, defining the core structure but leaving some methods for you to implement. ## Works Consulted 1. [Scrum is an Abstract Class](https://medium.com/serious-scrum/scrum-is-an-abstract-class-f6260c40e79d) | Serious Scrum | Accessed 21 Jul. 2025. ## Connections follows:: [[Entry Point 2 (Approaches and Guides)]] topics:: [[Scrum]], [[Scrum Guide]] Example | [[1.1 Scrum Guide on Product Backlog Item Attributes]] -> The Scrum Guide lists only a few attributes that should be tracked on PBIs and notes that the ultimate decision is highly context-specific. ![[Footer]]