Backlog health

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Use this chart to... 

  • Review your backlog and understand the distribution of work - by time (Iteration/release) or area path 
  • Identify where work is in the wrong iteration or area path
  • Show stakeholders where the effort has gone / will be going 

What the chart shows...

  • The stacked columns show the number of work items in each state on the board. 
  • Filter by state to focus on specific work - for example, to show the completed work to a stakeholder
  • Work items may be displayed by Iteration path or by Area path
  • Clicking on a bar to obtain the list of work items in a specific state.
  • You may find the Backlog Map useful as an alternative view


Setting up the chart

  • Select the Project and Team
  • Beginning typing in the box and select from the generated list to add Labels
  • Choose the Versions, Sprints and Components from the drop-down menu
  • Select Issue type
  • Enter a name to save the chart
  • Click load to render the chart