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Agile & Scrum

WIP Limit

/wɪp ˈlɪmɪt/

Definition

Work In Progress limit — a constraint on the number of tasks that can be actively worked on simultaneously in Kanban.

Example in context

"Our WIP limit is 3 per column — if it's full, you finish existing work before starting new tasks."

Related terms

  • Kanban — A visual workflow management method using a board with columns (To Do, In Progress, Done) to track task flow.
  • Cycle time — The total time from starting work on an item to completing it; a key lean/Kanban metric.

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Master WIP Limit in context by working through exercises in the Agile & Scrum module. You'll see the term used in real engineering scenarios with multiple-choice, fill-in-the-blank, and matching drills.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What does "WIP Limit" mean?

Work In Progress limit — a constraint on the number of tasks that can be actively worked on simultaneously in Kanban.

How do you pronounce "WIP Limit"?

"WIP Limit" is pronounced /wɪp ˈlɪmɪt/.

Can you use "WIP Limit" in a sentence?

"Our WIP limit is 3 per column — if it's full, you finish existing work before starting new tasks."