Product management glossary
Product backlog
Definition: A product backlog is the ordered list of everything a product team might work on: features, improvements, bugs and technical work.
The backlog is not a commitment. It is a pool of candidates, ordered so the most valuable work is at the top. Items near the top are well understood and ready to build. Items further down can be rough.
Backlogs grow faster than teams can deliver, so regular refinement and prioritization keep them useful. A backlog of thousands of untouched items is a sign that nothing is being said no to.