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artifact_id: A08
artifact_name: Scope, Requirements, and Backlog Document (Adaptive Variant)
artifact_type: template
version: "1.0.0"
status: Template · Active
parent_definition: artifacts/planning-and-baselines/A08-scope-requirements-backlog.md
authority: PMBOK8 Guide §2.2 · APG §5
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# A08 — Product Backlog (Adaptive Variant Template)

> **Usage:** This is the adaptive variant of the scope baseline, focused on continuous prioritization, user stories, and release planning. Replace every `[FIELD: ...]` placeholder with project-specific content.

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## Section 1 — Product Vision & Team Charter

| Field | Entry |
|---|---|
| Product Name | [FIELD: Full product name] |
| Product Owner | [FIELD: PO name] |
| Scrum Master | [FIELD: SM name] |
| Version | [FIELD: e.g., v1.0] |
| Linked Artifacts | A04 · A05 · A07 · A27 |

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## Section 2 — Product Backlog (Prioritized Features/Stories)

| Item ID | User Story Description | Priority (MoSCoW/Value) | Story Points | Definition of Ready Met? | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| US-001 | [FIELD: As a [user], I want [feature] so that [value]] | [FIELD: e.g. Must Have] | [FIELD: e.g. 5] | Yes / No | Backlog / Ready / In Progress / Done |
| US-002 | [FIELD: As a [user], I want [feature] so that [value]] | [FIELD: Priority] | [FIELD: Points] | Yes / No | Status |

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## Section 3 — Release Plan

| Release ID | Release Goal | Target Date | Planned Stories / Features | Estimated Velocity |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Release-01 | [FIELD: Goal description] | [FIELD: YYYY-MM-DD] | [FIELD: US-001, US-002] | [FIELD: Points] |

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## Section 4 — Definition of Done (DoD)

[FIELD: Describe the team's definition of done criteria, e.g., Code reviewed, unit tests pass, automated test coverage > 80%, accepted by Product Owner.]

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## Change Log

| Version | Date | Author / Event | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1.0.0 | 2026-06-07 | PMO Director | Initial adaptive template |

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*Template for: A08 Scope, Requirements, and Backlog (Adaptive)*  
*Authority: PMBOK8 Guide §2.2 · APG §5*
