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Task Lifecycle in Azure DevOps

Tasks are the smallest unit of work in Azure DevOps and represent the steps required to complete a user story or a bug. The task lifecycle in Azure DevOps follows a predefined workflow that includes different stages and states for tracking progress and completion.

Here are the steps involved in the task lifecycle with Azure DevOps:

Creating a Task: To create a task in Azure DevOps, navigate to the board of your project and select the backlog from the left-hand menu. Next, select the user story or bug that requires a task and click on “Add Task” to create a new task. Fill in the required details such as the task name, description, and assignee.
To Do: The task will move to the “To Do” stage, which means that it has been created and is ready to be worked on. At this stage, the assignee of the task can start working on it.
In Progress: When the assignee starts working on the task, they can move it to the “In Progress” stage. This stage indicates that the task is currently being worked on and is not yet complete. The assignee can also provide updates on the task’s progress at this stage.
Done: Once the assignee completes the task, they can move it to the “Done” stage. This stage indicates that the task is complete and ready for review. At this stage, the assignee can mark the task as done and provide additional comments or attachments.
Closed: After the task has been reviewed and approved, it can be moved to the “Closed” stage. This stage indicates that the task is complete and has been verified. At this stage, the task is considered closed, and no further work is required.
Reopened: In some cases, a closed task may need to be reopened if additional work is required. To reopen a task, select it from the board and click on “Reopen.” The task will move back to the “To Do” stage, and the assignee can continue working on it.

By following the above steps, you can easily manage the task lifecycle with Azure DevOps. It is essential to ensure that all tasks are accurately tracked and updated to ensure that the project is on schedule and meeting the required quality standards.

Task Lifecycle Stage	Description
To Do	A task is in the To Do stage when it is first created and assigned to a team member. The task has not yet been started.
In Progress	A task is in the In Progress stage when the team member assigned to it has started working on it. This stage indicates that work has begun on the task but it is not yet complete.
Review	A task is in the Review stage when the team member has completed their work and it is ready to be reviewed by another team member or the team lead. This stage allows for collaboration and ensures that the work meets the project’s standards.
Done	A task is in the Done stage when it has been completed and meets the project’s standards. This stage indicates that the work has been finished and can be marked as closed.

Note that the task lifecycle stages in Azure DevOps may vary depending on the specific processes and workflows set up for the project.

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Task Lifecycle in Azure DevOps

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