What is the difference between issue list and backlogs?

[Jessie Li]

There are 197 issues in backlog page while 248 in the issue list and sprint board page. Shouldn't they be the same? If not what's the difference

Thank you.

[Nic Brough -Adaptavist-]

The issue lists are all searches for issues that match certain criteria, but those criteria are very transparent.  Project = X will show you every issue in project X.  Status = held will show you all issues in the held status.  Resolution is empty or Resolution = unresolved will show you all unresolved issues.

Technically, the backlog is also a list that matches criteria, but there are some additional quirks on top of that.  The search it is using is the board filter (so the "Project = X" as the most obvious and common one), but it then removes issues that are not sprint items (as in there is no point displaying them in a backlog because you will never plan to put them into a sprint).  Non sprint items are sub-tasks and issues that match the board filter, but are "done" (would be in the last column of the board if you put them on the board)

[Danny]

Hi @Jessie Li

What is the underlying filter that the board is using?

You can find this in the Board settings > General.

In the Filter section. 

Thanks,
Danny