Should I use Kanban or Scrum?

Use Scrum for new product development with defined sprints and demos. Use Kanban for ongoing maintenance, support, or teams with variable workloads. Many teams use a hybrid (Scrumban).

What are good WIP limits?

A common starting point is 1.5x the number of developers. For a team of 4, start with a WIP limit of 6 and adjust based on flow metrics.

Kanban Methodology Explained

Visual workflow management with WIP limits — the continuous-flow alternative to sprint-based development.

Kanban Methodology

A visual workflow management method that uses a board with columns (e.g., To Do, In Progress, Done) and work-in-progress limits to optimize flow and reduce bottlenecks.

Explanation

Unlike Scrum's fixed sprints, Kanban uses a continuous flow model. Work items move across a board from left to right, and the team enforces WIP (work-in-progress) limits to prevent overload. If the "In Progress" column has a limit of 3, no new work starts until something moves to "Done." This reveals bottlenecks and encourages the team to finish work before starting new tasks. Kanban is ideal for teams with unpredictable workloads or ongoing maintenance.

Bookuvai Implementation

Bookuvai uses Kanban boards within each milestone to visualize task progress. Our AI PM enforces WIP limits and automatically flags blockers when tasks stall. The board is visible to clients in the project dashboard, providing real-time transparency into development progress.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Should I use Kanban or Scrum?: Use Scrum for new product development with defined sprints and demos. Use Kanban for ongoing maintenance, support, or teams with variable workloads. Many teams use a hybrid (Scrumban).
What are good WIP limits?: A common starting point is 1.5x the number of developers. For a team of 4, start with a WIP limit of 6 and adjust based on flow metrics.