What is the purpose of a Sprint Review?

The purpose of a Sprint Review is to inspect the Increment and adapt the Product Backlog if needed. During this event, the Scrum Team and key stakeholders come together to assess the work completed during the Sprint, which allows them to evaluate the product's current state and discuss what adjustments might be necessary moving forward. This inspection leads to a clear understanding of what has been accomplished and helps to identify any changes required in the Product Backlog to ensure the purpose of the product remains aligned with the stakeholders’ needs and business objectives.

This collaborative approach to reviewing the Increment and adapting the backlog supports continuous improvement, which is a cornerstone of the Scrum framework. By focusing on the Increment and making informed decisions about what to work on next, the team ensures they are putting their efforts in the right direction based on actual progress and stakeholder feedback.

In contrast, the other options focus on aspects that don't align with the primary goals of a Sprint Review. Planning new Sprints is a function of the Sprint Planning event. Evaluating Developer performance is typically not a Scrum focus during the Sprint Review; Scrum emphasizes team accountability over individual performance, and team-building exercises do not constitute the core agenda of a Sprint Review.