#70: What is a Program Increment (PI)? A Simple Explanation
By TimeKal AI on July 16th, 2024
Understanding the Heartbeat of Agile at Scale
A Program Increment (PI) is a timebox during which an Agile Release Train (a team of Agile teams) delivers incremental value in the form of working, tested software and systems. It is a core concept in the Scaled Agile Framework (SAFe).
Key Characteristics of a PI
- Duration: Typically 8-12 weeks long.
- Structure: It's composed of several sprints (or iterations).
- Goal: To deliver a chunk of value, get feedback, and adjust for the next PI.
- Event: It kicks off with a PI Planning event.
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