Unveiling a new epic experience for improved Agile planning
Table of Contents
- Addressing User Feedback
- Unified Work Items Framework
- Key Features of the New Epic Experience
- What's Next
Addressing User Feedback
The new epic experience in GitLab was unveiled to address user feedback regarding workflow tools, such as the absence of assignees on epics and a lack of reusable templates. The goal is to make Agile planning more intuitive and efficient.
Unified Work Items Framework
Introduced to ensure consistency across all planning objects, the unified Work Items framework simplifies the user experience and enhances functionality for epics, issues, and tasks within GitLab Agile planning.
Key Features of the New Epic Experience
- Enhanced Detail Page:
- Assign epics to team members for accountability
- New health indicators for quick status updates
- Time tracking for better resource management
- Descriptions are truncated by default for streamlined workflows
What's Next
GitLab's new epic experience signifies a significant advancement in Agile planning capabilities. With enhanced features, improved consistency, and a user-centric approach, these changes aim to benefit project management processes. Users are encouraged to explore the new features, provide feedback, and stay tuned for further updates.