Backlog Management

AngusTester's Backlog Management provides users with clear operational guidance for managing backlogs, covering four core functions: priority setting, deadline adjustment, iteration allocation, and assignee designation. The process is divided into three phases: basic preparation, execution, and validation.

I. Basic Preparation

1. System Access Permissions
   Only administrators or project members can modify Backlog content.

2. Accessing the Backlog Interface
   Navigation path: Select Project Space → Tasks → Backlog
   ⚠️ If this menu is not visible, contact the administrator to request "Tasks" module permissions.

II. Core Operations

1. Priority Management

Description: Dynamically adjust task priorities based on business value.
Functional Scope: Supports five priority levels (Highest/High/Medium/Low/Lowest).
Steps:

1. Locate the Task

   • Find the target item in the Backlog list.
   • Click the "Basic Info" tab on the right.
     

2. Modify Priority

   ① Click the edit icon ✏️ next to "Priority."  
   ② Select a new priority from the dropdown menu.  
   ③ Move the cursor away to auto-save changes.

   

Notes:
⚠️ Priority changes automatically trigger notifications to relevant members.

2. Deadline Management

Description: Adjust task completion deadlines to accommodate project changes.
Functional Scope: Deadline dates cannot be earlier than the current date.
Steps:

1. Select Target Task
   Check the box next to the task to be adjusted in the Backlog list.

2. Set New Deadline

   ① Click the "Date" tab on the right.  
   ② Click the calendar icon 📅 to open the date picker.  
   ③ Select a new deadline.  
   ④ Click "Confirm" to apply.

   

Notes:
⚠️ Extensions beyond 7 days require a "Reason for Delay" explanation.
⚠️ Overdue tasks are automatically marked as "Overdue."

3. Iteration Planning

Description: Allocate tasks to specific iteration cycles.
Status Flow:

Steps:

1. Task Allocation

   ① Check the target task(s) in the Backlog list.  
   ② Click the "Allocate to Iteration" button in the toolbar.  
   ③ Select the target iteration in the popup.  
   ④ Click the iteration name to complete allocation.

   

Notes:
⚠️ Avoid assigning too many tasks to a single iteration.
⚠️ Active iterations allow new task additions.

4. Assignee Designation

Description: Clarify task ownership to ensure efficient execution.
Permission Control: Assignable to current project members only.
Steps:

1. Assignee Assignment

   ① Locate the "Assignee" field for the target task.  
   ② Click the person icon 👤 to open the member selector.  
   ③ Use the search box to filter and find members.  
   ④ Click the selected member to complete assignment.

   

Notes:
⚠️ Only one assignee is allowed per task.
⚠️ The system will prompt for reassignment if a member leaves (TODO).

III. Validation (Optional)

1. Real-Time Feedback

   • The system displays "Operation Successful" upon completion.
   • Modified data is updated immediately.

2. Batch Confirmation

   ① After allocation, tasks move from the Product Backlog to the Iteration Backlog and appear in the task list.  
   ② Filter by "Operation Type" and "Operator."  
   ③ Verify the last operation time and results.

3. System Integration Validation

   Operation Type	Validation Location
   Priority Change	Kanban Dashboard → Priority Distribution Chart
   Deadline Adjustment	Personal Workspace → Task Reminders
   Iteration Allocation	Iteration Panel → Task Cards
   Assignee Designation	Member Workspace (Task Homepage) → My Tasks