User Onboarding Guide

DevStride Onboarding Guide for Users

Welcome to the DevStride Onboarding Guide for Users! This guide provides a quick overview to help new users understand the fundamental aspects of how work is organized within DevStride, ensuring a smooth start. Each section offers a concise explanation and links to detailed articles for deeper understanding.

1. How Work is Organized in DevStride

Get acquainted with the basic organizational structure of work in DevStride, which includes workstreams and item types.

• Workstreams: Workstream User Guide
• Item Types: Using Item Types in a Workstream

2. Intro to Work Items

Understand the building blocks of all projects — the work items. Learn about their purpose, how they are used, and their impact on your workflow.

Creating Work Items

3. Planning and Working in Boards

Explore the dynamic environments where planning and work tracking happen. This includes different types of boards tailored to various workflow styles.

• Perpetual Kanban Style Boards: Ideal for ongoing tasks without distinct end dates.
• Cycle Boards for Shorter Sprints: Designed for teams that operate on short sprint cycles, typically a few weeks long.
• Cycle Boards for Longer Planning Increments: Suitable for long-term planning and larger projects.

4. My Work

Dive into the "My Work" area, a personalized dashboard that helps you keep track of assignments, due dates, and priorities.

My Work Functionality Guide

5. Notifications

Stay informed and never miss an update with DevStride’s notification system. Learn how to configure your notification settings for optimum alertness.

Overview of Notifications Options

This quick Getting Started guide is designed to orient you within the DevStride environment, helping you navigate and utilize the platform efficiently from the very beginning. By following the links to more detailed content, you will gain a thorough understanding of the tools and features at your disposal.