Tasks, Epics, Features

Understanding the agile terminology

What is agile?

Agile project management is like building with LEGO blocks. Instead of planning and building everything all at once, we work on small pieces and make changes as we go. This way, we can quickly see what works and what doesn't, and make improvements along the way. It's a flexible and collaborative approach to getting things done!

In Agile project management, features, epics, and tasks are different levels of work breakdown that help in organizing and managing projects. Here's a simple description of each:

Features:

Features are high-level descriptions of functionality or user requirements. They represent a significant piece of work that delivers value to the end-users or stakeholders. Features are typically user-centric and are often broken down into smaller components like epics and user stories.

Epics:

Epics are large bodies of work that can be broken down into smaller, more manageable pieces. They are typically too big to be completed in a single iteration or cycle. Epics provide a way to group related user stories or tasks together under a common theme or objective. They help in organizing and prioritizing work at a higher level.

Tasks:

Tasks are the smallest units of work that need to be completed to deliver a feature or an epic. They represent specific actions or activities that team members perform to accomplish a particular goal. Tasks are time-bound and assigned to an individual. They are usually created during the planning phase.

A user story is a concise description of a desired feature or functionality in an Agile project. It captures the needs and expectations of the end user and is used to effectively communicate and prioritize user requirements for the development team. It’s helpful to note that sometimes the end user is not our client, but our internal team.

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