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Today's topic is Glossary: Backlog Management with Jira Software for Beginners
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In this blog post, I’ll provide a step-by-step guide on how to manage your backlog with Jira Software.
To create a project in Jira Software, simply click on the “Projects” menu and select “Create Project.” From there, you’ll be able to select a project type, name your project, and add a project description. You can also set up project permissions and select a project template if you’d like.
The next step is to create a backlog. A backlog is a list of tasks that need to be completed in the project. To create a backlog, click on the "Backlog" tab in the project menu. This will take you to the backlog page where you can view and manage your backlog.
To add items to your backlog, click on the "Create" button at the top of the backlog page. This will open a menu where you can select the type of item you want to add. Jira Software allows you to add four types of backlog items: Epics, Stories, Bugs, and Tasks.
Once you have selected the type of item you want to add, enter the details of the item such as the summary, description, and priority. You can also assign the item to a team member and set a due date.
Prioritizing your backlog is an important step in backlog management. This ensures that the most important items are tackled first, and the team is working on the items that will have the biggest impact on the project. Jira Software provides several ways to prioritize your backlog:
Jira Software provides several ways to customize your backlog view to suit your team's needs. These include:
Example: We're going to go under Quick Filters and call Assignee.. In our query for this filter, our JQL is going to be Assignee= CurrentUser(). to match the name we gave the component we created and assigned. We can also put a description if we want to. Next, we'll hit the Add button, and we'll have created a quick filter called Assignee
Once you have set up and customized your backlog in Jira Software, the next step is to track progress. Jira Software provides several ways to track progress, including:
in Conclusion, Jira Software provides a powerful tool for managing backlogs, and by following the steps outlined in this guide, you can set up and customize your backlog to suit your team's needs.
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