Business Analyst: What is a burndown chart?

Burndown chart — visualizes remaining work.

Axes:

• X-axis: Time (sprint days).
• Y-axis: Work remaining (story points).

Lines:

• Ideal burndown (straight line).
• Actual burndown (actual progress).

Example:

Interpretation:

• Above ideal: Behind schedule.
• Below ideal: Ahead of schedule.
• Flat: Blocked work.

Benefits:

• Early issue detection.
• Progress visibility.