Access JIRA and navigate to project
Access JIRA and navigate to the project in order to start working on the Epic. By accessing JIRA, you will be able to view and manage all the tasks related to the project.
Identify and select Epic from JIRA menu
Identify and select the desired Epic from the JIRA menu. This will allow you to work specifically on that Epic and its associated user stories.
Understand Epic summary and its details
Take the time to understand the summary and details of the selected Epic. This will provide you with important information about the goal and scope of the Epic.
Review Epic's requirements and constraints
Review the requirements and constraints of the Epic. Understanding these will ensure that you are aware of any limitations or specific conditions that need to be considered while working on the Epic.
Approval: Requirements Review
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Review Epic's requirements and constraints
Will be submitted
Break Epic down into smaller user stories
Break down the Epic into smaller user stories. This will help in organizing and managing the work more effectively, as well as enable better tracking of progress.
Create and connect issues to populate user stories
Create and connect issues to populate the user stories. This step will ensure that each user story has a specific issue assigned to it, making it easier to track and manage.
Assign team members to each user story
Assign team members to each user story. This will distribute the workload among team members and ensure that everyone is assigned specific tasks to work on.
Set priorities for user stories within Epic
Set priorities for the user stories within the Epic. This will help in determining the order in which the stories should be completed, ensuring that the most important ones are given priority.
Create a timeline for completing user stories
Create a timeline for completing the user stories. This will provide a clear plan and schedule for completing each story within the Epic, helping to ensure timely execution.
Approval: Timeline Creation
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Create a timeline for completing user stories
Will be submitted
Update Epic status regularly
Update the status of the Epic regularly. This will allow you to track the progress of the Epic and identify any issues or delays that need to be addressed.
Coordinate with team members for smooth execution
Coordinate with team members for smooth execution of the user stories. This will involve regular communication and collaboration to ensure that all team members are aligned and working towards the common goal.
Track progress of user stories in Epic
Track the progress of the user stories in the Epic. This will involve monitoring the completion of each story and updating the status accordingly.
Manage changes to user stories or Epic
Manage any changes that arise in the user stories or Epic. This will require careful documentation and communication to ensure that all team members are aware of and can adapt to the changes.
Approval: Changes Management
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Manage changes to user stories or Epic
Will be submitted
Resolve dependencies and blockers
Identify and resolve any dependencies or blockers that may arise during the execution of the user stories. This will involve addressing any challenges or issues that may hinder the progress of the work.
Close user stories upon successful completion
Close each user story upon successful completion. This will mark the completion of the individual user stories, allowing the team to focus on the remaining work.
Close Epic upon completion of all user stories
Close the Epic upon completion of all user stories. This will indicate the successful completion of the entire Epic and its associated tasks.
Approval: Epic Closure
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Close Epic upon completion of all user stories
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