Start & Close a Sprint

In Agile project management, starting and closing a sprint are essential to ensure structured development, clear objectives, and continuous improvement.

Start Sprint - Starting a sprint allows teams to define goals, plan work, and allocate tasks. It ensures alignment between stakeholders and developers on the sprint scope, expected deliverables, and priorities.

Close Sprint - Closing a sprint helps assess completed work, identify blockers, and gather feedback. It includes sprint review and retrospective meetings, enabling teams to improve processes and enhance productivity for future sprints.

Viewing Sprints Under a Release

To view all sprints associated with a release:

1. Click the accordion icon next to the release.

1. All associated sprints will be displayed.

Starting a Sprint

1. Click the "View Details" icon next to a sprint to modify details.

1. Click "Start Sprint" on the sprint details page.

1. Confirm the action.

Note: Starting a sprint will also start its associated release. The release will automatically stop once all its sprints are closed.

Closing a Sprint

To close a sprint:

1. Open the sprint details by clicking "View Details".

2. Click "Close Sprint" and confirm the action.

Using the Release Plan Module

You can also start a sprint from the Release Plan Module, which provides a visual representation of the release and sprint using a Gantt Chart.

Navigating to Release Plan

To manage sprints, navigate through the User Navigation Panel:

1. Click on Release Management.

2. Select Release Plan.

• Hovering over the sprints displays details like:

  • Status (New, In Progress, Completed) – indicated by color.

  • Assigned Dates.

• Click the "View Details" icon to open full sprint details, where you can start or close the sprint.

• You can also start the sprint by clicking the green start icon.