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Project Management & Agile · Foundational

WIP Limit

A constraint on the number of work items allowed in a workflow state or system at one time.

Definition

WIP limits create a pull system, encourage finishing over starting, and make bottlenecks visible. The Kanban Guide treats controlling WIP as a core practice.

Example

When Testing hits its limit, developers help test instead of starting new stories.

Exam tip

'Stop starting, start finishing.'

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