Create & Manage Features

In the Requirement Management module of SimplifyQA, you can also create and manage Features, which are subsets of Epics. The entire market value of an Epic is broken down into different features, each forming an independent deliverable unit.

Prerequisites

To create and delete features in the Requirement Management module, the user must be granted the appropriate privileges by the admin. These permissions are required to perform these actions.

Creating a Feature

1. From the User Navigation Panel, go to the Requirement Management Module.

1. Click the “+ Create” button located at the top of the Requirement Management page.

2. In the dropdown menu, select "Create Feature".

1. A form will open to input the details of the Feature. Fill out the following fields:

   1. Name: Enter a meaningful name for the Feature.

   2. Planned Start Date and Planned End Date: Specify the timeline for delivering the Feature.

   3. Estimated Effort: Input the estimated effort required to complete the Feature. This can be measured in either Story Points or Hours. The value of Story Points can be defined in the Admin settings.
   4. Priority: Assign a priority level to the Feature (e.g., High, Medium, Low).

   5. Project: Select the project you want to assign the Feature to.

Additional optional fields:

• Epic: Select the parent Epic under which this Feature will be grouped.

• Description: Provide additional details or context for the Feature.

• Assigned User: Assign the Feature to a team member for accountability.

• Labels: Add tags to categorize or organize the Feature for easier filtering.

• Status: Set the status of the Feature (e.g., New, In Progress, Completed).

• Team: Specify the team responsible for implementing the Feature.

• Attachments: Upload any relevant documents or files related to the Feature.

• Linkages: Create references to other items (e.g., test cases, defects) in SimplifyQA.

1. Once all details are filled in, click “Save”. The Feature will now appear under the selected Epic on the Requirement Management page and in the Tree Panel on the left.

Managing Features

You can view, update, or delete Features as needed.

Viewing and Updating a Feature

1. Locate the Feature in the Requirement Management module under the associated Epic.

2. Click on “View Details” next to the Feature you want to edit.

1. Update any fields as required, such as effort, assigned user, or status.

2. Save the changes by clicking “Save”.

Deleting a Feature

1. Select the feature you want to delete by clicking on the check box next to the desired feature and the delete icon will show up

2. Confirm the action to permanently remove the Feature.