Managing and Assigning Work Items

DevStride enables teams to manage their work items efficiently. This documentation covers the steps to manage and assign items within the DevStride workspace.

Step 1: Accessing the Item

To begin managing an item:

• Navigate to the relevant section on your DevStride dashboard.
• Click on the item you wish to manage. This will open the item's workspace.

Step 2: Assigning the Item

Assigning to a Team Member

• In the workspace, locate the 'ASSIGNED TO' section.
• Click on 'Clear' to assign the item to a team member.
• Select a team member from the drop-down list that appears.

Setting the Cycle/Board

• Under the 'CYCLE/BOARD' section, click 'Clear' to set the item's cycle or board.
• Choose the appropriate cycle or board from the options provided.

Step 3: Setting Status and Time

Updating the Status

• Find the 'STATUS' dropdown.
• Select the current status of the item, such as 'New', 'In Progress', or 'Completed'.

Estimating Time

• Click on the 'TIME ESTIMATE' field.
• Enter the estimated time required to complete the item.

Recording Time Spent

• Next to 'TIME SPENT', log the actual time spent on the item so far.

Step 4: Defining Priority and Dates

Setting Priority

• Click on the 'PRIORITY' dropdown.
• Choose a priority level like 'Normal', 'High', or 'Critical'.

Adding Dates

• For 'START DATE' and for 'DUE DATE', click 'Clear' to input or select the appropriate dates using the calendar interface.

Step 5: Additional Item Options

Tracking Progress Manually

• If needed, check the 'Track Progress Manually' option.
• Specify the 'MANUAL PERCENTAGE COMPLETED' to reflect the progress.

Selecting a Release

• Click the 'RELEASE' dropdown to associate the item with a specific release, if applicable.

Step 6: Adding Description and Comments

Writing a Description

• Click into the 'Enter description here...' field.
• Use the rich text editor to format and enter detailed information about the item.

Commenting for Collaboration

• Scroll to the 'Comments' section at the bottom.
• Click 'Add Comment' to provide feedback, ask questions, or give updates on the item.