Developers

Developers in Scrum are one of the three accountabilities within the Scrum framework, alongside the Scrum Master and the Product Owner. As key contributors to the creation of the product, Developers are tasked with delivering a potentially releasable Increment of "Done" product at the end of each Sprint, ensuring that every increment meets the Scrum Team's standards of quality.

The responsibilities of Developers in Scrum include collaborating on the plan for each Sprint, crafting a Sprint Backlog that makes visible all of the work the Scrum Team intends to accomplish during the Sprint, and developing and implementing the necessary functionalities. They are also charged with adapting their plans each day toward the Sprint Goal, continuously inspecting their work progress, and adjusting as needed to ensure a successful Sprint outcome.

To thrive in this accountability, Developers need strong technical skills relevant to the product and the environment in which it operates. They must also be proficient in various practices necessary for the incremental, iterative development typical of Scrum, such as test-driven development, continuous integration, and continuous delivery. Soft skills such as teamwork, problem-solving, and adaptability are equally vital, as Developers must work closely together and with other Scrum roles to meet their objectives.

The essence of the Developer's accountability in Scrum is to solve user challenges and provide practical, usable increments that provide value to stakeholders, adhering closely to both functional and non-functional requirements. 

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