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Burndown chart

A burndown chart is a graph that shows how much work remains in a sprint or project over time, helping a team see whether it is on track to finish by the deadline.

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What is Burndown chart?

A burndown chart is a graph that shows how much work remains in a sprint or project over time, helping a team see whether it is on track to finish by the deadline.

A burndown chart plots remaining work against time. The vertical axis shows work left (often in points or tasks) and the horizontal axis shows the days in the sprint. As work is completed, the line burns down toward zero.

An ideal line runs straight from the starting total to zero at the deadline. Comparing the actual line to it reveals whether the team is ahead, behind, or on pace, prompting adjustments before it is too late.

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What does a burndown chart show?
A burndown chart shows how much work remains over the course of a sprint or project, compared against an ideal pace, so a team can tell if it is on track to finish on time.
What is the difference between a burndown and a burnup chart?
A burndown chart tracks work remaining as it falls toward zero. A burnup chart tracks work completed rising toward a total, and can also show scope changes over time.

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