How can I build multiple backlog boards in Jira?

Question

I'm looking to set up multiple backlog boards, 1 for the Product, 1 for the next release, and then a sprint backlog. I also want a board for non-functional requirements. Knowing that an issue can only reside in 1 board at a time, each issue should propagate down from the product to the release, then the release to the sprint through the development. The Product, release, and non-functional backlogs should be Kanban,and issues should be pulled over to the sprint backlog when ready for development.

Nic Brough -Adaptavist- · Answer

Not on the same board.  A board is defined by its filter and by definition, the backlog is "stuff in the filter we haven't done".  So you'll need separate boards.  A lot of people work the way you're describing though, with different boards looking at the same set of issues.

A slightly more advanced version might be to have a workflow that shows your pre-development processes, and then not include those status in your Scrum board.  Then issues won't appear on the scrum board until they've got to a certain point in your processes.

Dale Carruth · Answer

Nic, thanks for clarifying. I believe I've confused boards and backlogs.
Getting back to the question, can I have multiple backlogs?

Nic Brough -Adaptavist- · Answer

>Knowing that an issue can only reside in 1 board at a time

That's incorrect.  A board is a view of a set of issues, defined by a specific filter.  There's nothing to stop you have two boards using filters that include the same issues.  Boards can even share the same filter.