Hiking-Logbook

Sprint 3 Backlog Refinement

Date: 1 October 2025
Time: 14:00
Platform: In person

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Purpose of the Meeting

The purpose of the Backlog Refinement was to review, update, and prioritize the remaining product backlog items, clarify requirements, and prepare user stories for Sprint 4 to ensure a smooth final development phase and submission.

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Attendees

• Risuna
• Jane
• Annah
• Naledi
• Ntokozo

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Backlog Items Reviewed

1. Achievements Page Enhancements

• Current Status: Implemented with charts and badges.
• Refinement Notes:
  • Improve accessibility and color contrast for charts.
• Priority: Medium-High

2. Activity Feed Improvements

• Current Status: Feed is functional with friend interactions.
• Refinement Notes:
  • Enable filtering by hike difficulty or type.
  • Ensure commenting and liking system scales for multiple users.
• Priority: High

3. Hike Planner Refinements

• Current Status: Users can plan hikes and view weather info.
• Refinement Notes:
  • Ensure real-time weather updates are accurate and responsive.
• Priority: High

4. Logbook Page Improvements

• Current Status: Users can log hikes with backend integration.
• Refinement Notes:
  • Optimize Firestore queries to improve performance for large datasets.
  • Enhance UI for editing and deleting hikes to prevent accidental data loss.
• Priority: High

5. General UI/UX Enhancements

• Maintain design consistency across all pages.
• Ensure mobile responsiveness and cross-browser compatibility.
• Optimize loading times and performance throughout the application.
• Priority: Medium

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Action Items

1. Break down high-priority backlog items into smaller, actionable tasks for Sprint 4.
2. Assign owners for each backlog item to ensure accountability.
3. Prepare mockups or prototypes for planned improvements before development.
4. Test performance and usability on both desktop and mobile devices.

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