Practice vocabulary and phrases used in product demos, sprint reviews, and feature presentations in English.
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What does 'happy path' mean in demo terminology?
The happy path demonstrates the main use case under ideal conditions. Demos typically show the happy path first, then edge cases. 'We will follow the happy path today' signals this is a standard scenario.
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What does 'dog and pony show' mean in an engineering context?
A 'dog and pony show' is colloquially used (sometimes critically) for demos that prioritize impression over substance — things look great but the underlying system may not be ready. Engineers often use this term to describe sales demos.
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What is a 'demo environment' and why is it important?
Demo environments are configured for optimal demo conditions: predictable data, no in-progress bugs from the dev team, clean UI state. 'Works in the demo environment' is not the same as 'ready for production'.
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What does 'feature flag' mean in the context of a sprint demo?
Feature flags allow teams to demo work-in-progress features safely. 'We will enable the feature flag for the demo today' is common when showing a feature before its full production release.
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What does 'done is better than perfect' mean in a sprint context?
'Done is better than perfect' is a product philosophy favoring iterative delivery. In demos, it means showing real working value even if polish is still to come — and being honest about what is complete vs. planned.
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Which phrase correctly introduces a limitation or known issue during a demo?
Addressing limitations directly ('I want to be transparent') builds credibility. Providing the workaround and the fix timeline shows the team is in control. Hiding limitations and later having them discovered is far more damaging.
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What is 'screen real estate' in a demo context?
Screen real estate refers to available display space and its efficient use. In demos, increasing zoom level, closing unrelated windows, and using full-screen mode ensures the audience can see the relevant UI clearly.
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What does 'time-boxed demo' mean?
Time-boxed demos (e.g., 5 minutes per feature) keep sprint reviews on schedule. Presenters must prioritize what they show and practice staying within their slot.