sprint (n)~ In the Scrum method of agile software development work is confined to a regular repeatable work cycle known as a sprint or iteration. In by-the-book Scrum a sprint is 30 days long but many teams prefer shorter sprints such as one-week two-week or three-week sprints. But how long each sprint lasts is something for the team to decide who must weigh the advantages or disadvantages of a longer or shorter sprint for their specific development environment. The important thing is that a sprint is a consistent duration.