Backlog Groups
This article provides an overview on Backlog Groups in Agility.
Overview
Backlog Groups (formerly called Themes) are hierarchical functional groupings used to segment your backlog. They are typically used to represent functional components of your system. They can be used as filters during the planning and tracking process and to report on progress and plans from this higher-level perspective.
The Backlog Groups page is located in the Product Planning section. This page is divided into two grids: Backlog Groups and Backlog. The Backlog Groups grid shows all the Backlog Groups in the selected project to which backlog items can be assigned. The Backlog grid shows the stories that can be assigned to a Backlog Groups.
Expert Tips
- The progress bars on the Backlog Groups grid will give you a quick view of progress by showing the amount of estimate completed and remaining to be done. The Backlog grid below will show the detailed progress of the Backlog items related to each Backlog Group.
- You can use child Backlog Groups to roll sub-features up into larger groups for tracking purposes.
- The Manage Relations link on the Add page is where you declare what makes up the Backlog Group you are adding.
- Your selection in the project or release hierarchy determines what selections you'll be able to make in the Manage Relationships section. Only projects below your selection will be available.
Related concepts
Managing Stories Backlog Items
Related tasks
Assigning Story to Backlog Group
Editing or Deleting a Backlog Group
Reassigning Story to Different Backlog Group
Deleting Story or Backlog Item
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Moving Story or Backlog Item to Different Project
Recovering Deleted Story or Backlog Item
Using Tasks to Breakdown Stories Backlog Items
Managing Sprints or Iterations
Selecting Data Using the Context Navigator
Adding or Assigning a Member to a Project
Understanding System (All Projects)
Watching Backlog Goal or Objective
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Using Templates to Create Reusable Portfolio Items Stories Backlog Items or Defects
Tracking Impediments with Issues
Using Requests to Capture User Feedback and Suggestions
Sprint or Iteration Scheduling
Managing Stories Backlog Items