During which Sprint Event does the development team choose user stories to complete in the upcoming sprint?

The development team chooses user stories to complete in the upcoming sprint during the Sprint Planning event. This event is crucial because it sets the foundation for the entire sprint. During Sprint Planning, the team collaborates to review the product backlog, assess the priority of user stories, and evaluate their capacity to determine which stories can realistically be completed in the sprint.

The process involves discussions about the goals for the sprint and breaking down the selected user stories into tasks for better clarity and execution. By the end of Sprint Planning, the team should have a clear understanding of what they will work on and how they will achieve their objectives, ensuring that they are aligned and prepared for the work ahead.

In contrast, the Sprint Review occurs at the end of the sprint to showcase completed work and gather feedback, while the Sprint Retrospective focuses on reflecting on the previous sprint to identify improvements going forward. The Daily Scrum is a short meeting each day for the team to synchronize their activities and plan for the next 24 hours; it does not involve selecting stories. Thus, Sprint Planning is uniquely focused on selecting user stories for the upcoming sprint.