Who can execute the work of the Sprint Backlog?

TheDevelopersare the ones responsible for executing the work contained in the Sprint Backlog. The Sprint Backlog is created during Sprint Planning and consists of:

TheSprint Goal(why the Sprint exists).

Selected Product Backlog items(what needs to be done).

Aplanfor delivering the increment (how the work will be achieved).

Per the2020 Scrum Guide, only Developers can deliver a Done Increment at the end of the Sprint. The Developers are accountable for:

Creating a plan for the Sprint Goaland Sprint Backlog.

Executing the workto meet the Definition of Done and the Sprint Goal.

Adapting their plandaily based on progress and challenges.

Why the other options are incorrect:

A. Scrum Master:The Scrum Master facilitates the process and removes impediments but does not perform the work.

B. Scrum Team:While the Scrum Team collectively owns the Sprint Goal, only the Developers execute the actual work to meet it.

D. Product Owner:The Product Owner prioritizes the Product Backlog and ensures value delivery but does not execute the work in the Sprint Backlog.