Overview
Cycles (also called Sprints) help teams maintain momentum by organizing work into time-boxed iterations. Track progress with burndown charts, monitor team velocity, and manage workload distribution across cycles.Cycles provide a structured way to plan and execute work in regular intervals, typically ranging from 1-4 weeks.
Creating a Cycle
Set up a new cycle with essential details:1
Open Cycles View
Navigate to your project and click on “Cycles” in the sidebar.
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Create New Cycle
Click “New Cycle” and fill in the cycle details.
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Configure Properties
Set the cycle name, description, start date, end date, and assign team members.
Cycle Properties
Name & Description
Give your cycle a clear name and describe its goals and objectives
Date Range
Set start and end dates to define the cycle duration
Status
Track cycle state: Backlog, Upcoming, Active, or Completed
Members
Assign team members who will participate in the cycle
Lead
Designate a cycle lead responsible for coordination
Cycle Status
Cycles progress through different states:Active Cycle Dashboard
The active cycle view provides real-time insights:Progress Tracking
- Progress Overview
- Issue Distribution
- Productivity Stats
Visual progress indicator showing work items closed vs. total work items:
Burndown Charts
Visualize cycle progress over time:Burndown Visualization
The burndown chart shows:
- Ideal line: Expected progress trajectory
- Actual line: Real progress against time
- Work remaining: Issues or estimates left to complete
- Scope changes: Issues added/removed during the cycle
Chart Types
Issue Count Burndown
Track the number of issues remaining over time
Estimate Burndown
Track story points or time estimates remaining
Managing Issues in Cycles
Adding Issues
Add work items to a cycle:Removing Issues
Transfer Issues
When completing a cycle with unfinished work:1
End Cycle
Click “End Cycle” on the active cycle dashboard
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Transfer Incomplete Issues
Select incomplete issues to transfer to the next cycle or return to backlog
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Complete Cycle
Confirm completion and archive the cycle
Cycle Analytics
Detailed insights available in the cycle sidebar:Progress Statistics
- By Assignee
- By Label
- By State Group
Cycle Views
View cycle information in different layouts:List View
See all cycles in a traditional list with key metrics and quick actions
Board View
Kanban-style board showing issues within the selected cycle
Gantt View
Timeline visualization showing cycle duration and overlaps
Cycle Filters
Filter cycles by:- Status: Active, Upcoming, Completed, Backlog
- Date Range: Start date and end date filters
- Members: Cycles by participant or lead
Archived Cycles
Completed cycles are automatically archived:Archived cycles remain accessible for historical reference and analytics. View them in the “Archived Cycles” section.
Best Practices
Set Realistic Goals
Plan cycle capacity based on team velocity from previous cycles. Don’t overcommit.
Daily Progress Updates
Encourage team members to update issue states daily to maintain accurate burndown charts.
Regular Scope Review
Review cycle scope mid-sprint. Remove or defer work that won’t be completed.
Retrospective Analysis
Use archived cycle data to analyze team velocity and improve planning for future cycles.
Maintain Cycle Rhythm
Keep consistent cycle durations (e.g., 2 weeks) to establish predictable team rhythm.