In software development and project management, a sprint is a fixed time period (typically one to four weeks, commonly two weeks) during which a team works to complete a defined set of tasks. Sprints are central to Scrum and other agile methodologies, providing regular intervals for planning, execution, and review. Each sprint begins with sprint planning where the team selects work items to complete, proceeds with daily coordination, and ends with a sprint review demonstrating completed work and a retrospective discussing process improvements. The sprint cycle enables iterative development with frequent deliverables, regular stakeholder feedback, and continuous improvement. Government IT projects increasingly use sprint-based approaches for software development and system implementations.