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
- Scrum is an Abstract Class | Serious Scrum | Accessed 21 Jul. 2025.
Connections
follows:: Foundations of Agile Practice
Example | 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.