What is Scrumban?

Agile methodologies, particularly Scrum and Kanban, have become popular due to their effectiveness in fast-paced environments, although each has its limitations. Scrum focuses on structured planning with short, fixed sprints, making it ideal for teams needing to deliver specific features within set time frames, but it can be too rigid for some. Kanban offers more flexibility, emphasizing continuous delivery and workflow visualization, but might lack the clear roles and planning that some teams require. Scrumban emerges as a hybrid approach, combining Scrum's structured planning and roles with Kanban's flexibility and continuous flow, allowing teams to adapt their processes according to their needs. This methodology incorporates features from both, such as visual boards, work in progress limits, and daily standups, while introducing unique elements like flexible sprints and on-demand planning. Scrumban is particularly suitable for teams needing both structure and flexibility or those transitioning between Scrum and Kanban, though it requires careful balance to avoid challenges such as a lack of clear deadlines and difficulty in tracking progress.