Ways of working
Backlog
The list of work waiting to be done, in priority order: features, fixes and requests not yet started. In sales and finance, "backlog" can also mean orders that are signed but not yet delivered or billed.
You'll hear it as
It's in the backlog, but it's not near the top.
Why it matters to you.
"It's on the backlog" can mean "soon" or "never". Ask where it sits, and what would have to happen for it to move up.
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Videos.
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