"From Inspiration to Execution" with Camber Griffin

In Episode 9 of Elixir Wizards Office Hours, we dive into task writing and backlog grooming, transforming ideas from the discovery phase into actionable tickets. Join SmartLogic Developer Camber Griffin and hosts Dan Ivovich and Owen Bickford as they explore the intricacies of task writing, ticket grooming, estimation, and backlog management in the software development lifecycle.

Elixir Wizards

May 16, 202445m 3s

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Show Notes

They emphasize crafting clear, detailed tickets that act as comprehensive guides for development teams. A well-written ticket does more than outline what needs to be built—it facilitates collaboration by including entry points, linking to essential documentation, defining acceptance criteria, detailing QA steps, and identifying potential risks and future hurdles.

Key topics discussed in this episode:

Crafting actionable development tickets from inspiration
Achieving the optimal level of detail in tickets
Tailoring ticket content for developers, QA, and stakeholders
Standardizing ticket format with templates
Structurally breaking down tasks into manageable sections
Ensuring flexibility in implementation while maintaining clear specifications
Proactively discussing architectural and design approaches
Incorporating related documentation within tickets
Clarifying acceptance criteria and QA procedures
Accurately estimating task effort and complexity
Collaboratively grooming tasks with cross-functional teams
Adjusting tickets to evolving requirements
Strategically planning for uncertainties and out-of-scope concerns
Managing and versioning ongoing documentation
Keeping the backlog clean, prioritized, and relevant
Mapping dependencies among interconnected tasks

Links mentioned:

Jira Work Management https://www.atlassian.com/software/jira
ClickUp Project Management Platform https://clickup.com/teams/project-management
GitHub Projects https://docs.github.com/en/issues/planning-and-tracking-with-projects
Zube Agile Project Management https://zube.io/
Pivotal Tracker Agile Project Management Tool https://www.pivotaltracker.com/
Trak Portfolio Management System https://pd-trak.com/
ClearCase Software Configuration Mgmt www.ibm.com/products/devops-code-clearcase
Oban Job Processing in Elixir https://github.com/sorentwo/oban

Special Guest: Camber Griffin.

Topics

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