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Splitting a Backlog Item on the Team Scheduling Page

This article explains how to split backlog item on the team scheduling page.

Overview​

The Split process is typically done at the end of a sprint to split a partially completed feature. A Split takes the portion of work that is completed and leaves it in the current sprint under the current story and moves the remaining work estimate (tasks or tests) to the next sprint under a new backlog item. This allows an accurate accounting of the work that was performed within a given sprint, while giving you the flexibility to apply work credit estimates to the partially completed feature.

Steps​

  1. Click the hamburger menu Hamburger icon > Release > Team Scheduling..
  2. Click on a backlog item (either from the Team to which it is assigned or from the Backlog grid) to open the backlog item details page.
  3. Open the Edit drop-down menu and select the Split option. The Split Backlog Item window opens, showing details of the story with remaining work estimate.
  4. Click the Split button. The system generates a new backlog item with the same name as the original. The remaining work estimate is transferred to the new backlog item. Completed estimates remain with the original backlog item.
  5. In the New Item section, select a new sprint from the Sprint drop-down list.
  6. Click Save next to the new item. The new backlog item details are saved.
  7. Click Save at the top of the window. The new backlog item is assigned to the team who worked the original backlog item, and the item shows in the Team box with the inherited work estimate.