How Does the Increment Evolve During a Sprint?
The increment evolves as Product Backlog Items (PBIs) are completed. At any moment, the increment includes both previously finished work and newly added work that meets the Definition of Done.
Metaphor
The Increment is like a snowball rolling downhill. Each completed item sticks, changing its shape and size as it gathers more.
In the same way, the Increment evolves throughout a Sprint, expanding with every piece of work that meets the Definition of Done.
Works Consulted
In addition to any sources cited above, the following works informed my thinking:(1)
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Susek C. What is a Product Increment [Internet]. scrum.org; [cited 2025 Sep 1]. Available from: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4TLTynKujNo&t=1s