Which chart visually depicts how many story points a team can complete during an iteration?

The velocity chart is specifically designed to illustrate the amount of work a team can complete during an iteration, measured in story points. This type of chart tracks the number of story points that are finished in each iteration over time, allowing teams to gauge their productivity and plan future iterations more effectively. The data presented in a velocity chart helps project managers and team leaders forecast the team’s capacity for future sprints based on historical performance.

Understanding how many story points a team can handle is crucial for Agile project management, as it influences planning and prioritization of work. The velocity chart typically shows a trend line that can help teams see if they are improving their throughput or if adjustments may be necessary.

The other chart types serve different purposes: a burnup chart tracks progress towards project completion against a set goal, a burndown chart shows the remaining work versus time within an iteration, and a control chart is used to understand process variability over time rather than project work completion. Each of these charts provides valuable insights but does not specifically measure the velocity of story points completed within iterations like the velocity chart does.