Backlog Features
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Tasks
- Creation & Assignment
- Due Dates
- Task Prioritization
- To-Do Lists
- Dependecies
- Mass Updates
- Drag & Drop
- Recurring Tasks
Projects
- Project Map
- GANTT
Bug Reporting
- User Reports & Feedback
- Tester Reports & Feedback
- Team Reports & Comments
Bug Monitoring
- Bug History
- Data Retention
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Tasks
Creation & Assignment | As reported in 90 Backlog reviews. Create and assign tasks for individual users with details and due dates. | 91% (Based on 90 reviews) | |
Due Dates | Set deadlines and milestones for tasks, manually or automatically (based on project templates). 89 reviewers of Backlog have provided feedback on this feature. | 89% (Based on 89 reviews) | |
Task Prioritization | As reported in 86 Backlog reviews. Set priority levels on tasks so individuals can organize their work. | 89% (Based on 86 reviews) | |
To-Do Lists | Based on 83 Backlog reviews. Each user can view their list of tasks to be completed without having access to other tasks. | 86% (Based on 83 reviews) | |
Dependecies | As reported in 85 Backlog reviews. Define dependencies between tasks and the rules to manage them. | 84% (Based on 85 reviews) | |
Mass Updates | Based on 84 Backlog reviews. Allows users to update multiple tasks at the same time, accross multiple projects. | 85% (Based on 84 reviews) | |
Drag & Drop | Users can move tasks and change dependencies using drag and drop. This feature was mentioned in 85 Backlog reviews. | 86% (Based on 85 reviews) | |
Recurring Tasks | As reported in 82 Backlog reviews. Define recurring tasks that can be scheduled automatically at pre-defined intervals. | 86% (Based on 82 reviews) |
Projects
Planning | Plan and create work breakdown structure (WBS) based on the scope of the project. This feature was mentioned in 81 Backlog reviews. | 86% (Based on 81 reviews) | |
Project Map | As reported in 82 Backlog reviews. Projects can be mapped out with milestones, due dates, deliverables and interdependencies. | 85% (Based on 82 reviews) | |
GANTT | Provide visual representations of tasks, dependencies, and progress. This feature was mentioned in 82 Backlog reviews. | 86% (Based on 82 reviews) | |
Calendar View | Planned projects are mapped to a schedule with due dates and deliverables detailed day-by-day. 81 reviewers of Backlog have provided feedback on this feature. | 85% (Based on 81 reviews) | |
Views | Based on 82 Backlog reviews. Create customized project views for internal and external purposes (eg: for customers). | 86% (Based on 82 reviews) | |
Project Budgeting | Based on 81 Backlog reviews. Associate a budget with a project and allocate it accordingly by task or resource. | 84% (Based on 81 reviews) | |
Issue Tracking | Track issues at the project or task level, and manage resolutions. This feature was mentioned in 81 Backlog reviews. | 88% (Based on 81 reviews) | |
Templates | Based on 80 Backlog reviews. Provide standards templates that can be customized by users to create new projects. | 83% (Based on 80 reviews) | |
Critical Path | Automatically calculate the critical path for projects and update it when projects change. This feature was mentioned in 80 Backlog reviews. | 83% (Based on 80 reviews) | |
Time & Expense | Track time and expenses associated with projects or tasks. This feature was mentioned in 81 Backlog reviews. | 85% (Based on 81 reviews) | |
Methodologies | Support agile and waterfall project management methodologies. This feature was mentioned in 79 Backlog reviews. | 83% (Based on 79 reviews) |
Resource Management
Resource Definiton | Based on 79 Backlog reviews. Create human and material resources and categorize them based on skills and other criteria. | 85% (Based on 79 reviews) | |
Capacity | Monitor capacity in real time to track resource use and identify bottlenecks. 79 reviewers of Backlog have provided feedback on this feature. | 86% (Based on 79 reviews) | |
Scheduling | Allocate resources by matching capacity and demand, by project, team, or department. This feature was mentioned in 78 Backlog reviews. | 87% (Based on 78 reviews) |
Project Monitoring
Baselining / KPIs | Based on 79 Backlog reviews. Track key performance indicators or baseline assessments throughout project lifecycle or across multiple projects. | 87% (Based on 79 reviews) | |
Resource Allocation | As reported in 80 Backlog reviews. Monitor resource allocation to identify shortages and adjust accordingly. | 84% (Based on 80 reviews) | |
Dashboards | Deliver dashboards that display project data and KPIs in real time. 80 reviewers of Backlog have provided feedback on this feature. | 86% (Based on 80 reviews) |
Bug Reporting
User Reports & Feedback | As reported in 114 Backlog reviews. Give users in-app method of reporting bugs and leaving general performance feedback. | 87% (Based on 114 reviews) | |
Tester Reports & Feedback | As reported in 113 Backlog reviews. Give testers in-app method of reporting bugs and leaving general performance feedback. | 87% (Based on 113 reviews) | |
Team Reports & Comments | Give team members method of reporting bugs and leaving comments on bug status. This feature was mentioned in 123 Backlog reviews. | 89% (Based on 123 reviews) |
Bug Monitoring
Bug History | Track history of bug status by application version, date, etc. 125 reviewers of Backlog have provided feedback on this feature. | 90% (Based on 125 reviews) | |
Data Retention | As reported in 118 Backlog reviews. Store bug tracking data for an appropriate and useful amount of time. | 89% (Based on 118 reviews) |
Task Creation
Creation & Assignment | As reported in 62 Backlog reviews. Create and assign tasks for individual users with details and due dates. | 90% (Based on 62 reviews) | |
Due Dates | Set deadlines and milestones for tasks, manually or automatically (based on project templates). This feature was mentioned in 62 Backlog reviews. | 88% (Based on 62 reviews) | |
Drag & Drop | Users can move tasks and change dependencies using drag and drop. This feature was mentioned in 62 Backlog reviews. | 88% (Based on 62 reviews) | |
Mass Updates | Allows users to update multiple tasks at the same time, accross multiple projects. This feature was mentioned in 61 Backlog reviews. | 90% (Based on 61 reviews) |
Task Management
Task Prioritization | Set priority levels on tasks so individuals can organize their work. 62 reviewers of Backlog have provided feedback on this feature. | 90% (Based on 62 reviews) | |
To-Do Lists | See feature definition | Based on 62 Backlog reviews. Each user can view their list of tasks to be completed without having access to other tasks. | 88% (Based on 62 reviews) |
Dependecies | Based on 62 Backlog reviews. Define dependencies between tasks and the rules to manage them. | 87% (Based on 62 reviews) | |
Recurring Tasks | Define recurring tasks that can be scheduled automatically at pre-defined intervals. 61 reviewers of Backlog have provided feedback on this feature. | 87% (Based on 61 reviews) |
Automation
Workflows | Provide standard workflows that can be used accross the company. 29 reviewers of Backlog have provided feedback on this feature. | 87% (Based on 29 reviews) | |
Customization | Allow administrators to configure workflows and processes. 30 reviewers of Backlog have provided feedback on this feature. | 89% (Based on 30 reviews) | |
Data repository | Deliver a single data repository for all project information. 30 reviewers of Backlog have provided feedback on this feature. | 89% (Based on 30 reviews) |
Administration
Permissions | Define and manage roles and access rights for the entire system. 30 reviewers of Backlog have provided feedback on this feature. | 94% (Based on 30 reviews) | |
Procedures | Maintain procedures for data access and governance. This feature was mentioned in 30 Backlog reviews. | 91% (Based on 30 reviews) | |
Remote Work | As reported in 30 Backlog reviews. Allow users to use the system online and on mobile devices. | 96% (Based on 30 reviews) |
Project management
Task Prioritization | Set priority levels on tasks so individuals can organize their work. This feature was mentioned in 31 Backlog reviews. | 94% (Based on 31 reviews) | |
Dependecies | As reported in 29 Backlog reviews. Define dependencies between tasks and the rules to manage them. | 89% (Based on 29 reviews) | |
Planning | As reported in 30 Backlog reviews. Plan and create work breakdown structure (WBS) based on the scope of the project. | 89% (Based on 30 reviews) | |
Views | As reported in 30 Backlog reviews. Create customized project views for internal and external purposes (eg: for customers). | 92% (Based on 30 reviews) | |
Scheduling | As reported in 30 Backlog reviews. Allocate resources by matching capacity and demand, by project, team, or department. | 90% (Based on 30 reviews) | |
Critical Path | Automatically calculate the critical path for projects and update it when projects change. 30 reviewers of Backlog have provided feedback on this feature. | 91% (Based on 30 reviews) | |
Dashboards | Based on 31 Backlog reviews. Deliver dashboards that display project data and KPIs in real time. | 95% (Based on 31 reviews) |
Workload
Resource Allocation | Based on 31 Backlog reviews. Monitor resource allocation to identify shortages and adjust accordingly. | 94% (Based on 31 reviews) | |
Workspace | As reported in 31 Backlog reviews. Define customizable workspace for teams, departments, and external users. | 93% (Based on 31 reviews) | |
Configuration | As reported in 31 Backlog reviews. Provide drag and drop options to configure workspaces. | 91% (Based on 31 reviews) | |
Insights | Based on 30 Backlog reviews. Monitor work accross the company and analyze performance. | 91% (Based on 30 reviews) |
Communication & Collaboration
Communication Channels | Based on 30 Backlog reviews. Support multiple channels for internal and external communications. | 92% (Based on 30 reviews) | |
Document Management | See feature definition | Allow users to share and collaborate on documents and files. This feature was mentioned in 29 Backlog reviews. | 90% (Based on 29 reviews) |
Collaboration | As reported in 29 Backlog reviews. Help users meet, share workspaces, and collaborate on tasks. | 93% (Based on 29 reviews) |
Cost Management
Project Budgeting | As reported in 29 Backlog reviews. Associate a budget with a project and allocate it accordingly by task or resource. | 91% (Based on 29 reviews) | |
Time & Expense | As reported in 29 Backlog reviews. Track time and expenses associated with projects or tasks. | 93% (Based on 29 reviews) | |
Profitability | As reported in 29 Backlog reviews. Monitor project proftability by team or department. | 93% (Based on 29 reviews) |
Integration
Front Office | Based on 29 Backlog reviews. Integrate with CRM, marketing, or customer service software. | 90% (Based on 29 reviews) | |
Back Office | Provide integration with accounting software and ERP systems. This feature was mentioned in 29 Backlog reviews. | 92% (Based on 29 reviews) | |
External data | As reported in 28 Backlog reviews. Connect to external data sources such as databases or BI software. | 92% (Based on 28 reviews) |
Communication
Chat | Provide live chat tools for instant messaging 57 reviewers of Backlog have provided feedback on this feature. | 81% (Based on 57 reviews) | |
Discussions | Ability to involve multiple users in public or private discussions 59 reviewers of Backlog have provided feedback on this feature. | 84% (Based on 59 reviews) | |
External | As reported in 57 Backlog reviews. Allow external users to use chat and discussions | 82% (Based on 57 reviews) | |
Feedback | Provide functionality to create and manage polls and surveys This feature was mentioned in 56 Backlog reviews. | 86% (Based on 56 reviews) | |
Announcements | Based on 55 Backlog reviews. Manage news and announcements by company or department | 83% (Based on 55 reviews) |
Content & Documents
File Sharing | See feature definition | Documents can be shared between users and teams This feature was mentioned in 58 Backlog reviews. | 83% (Based on 58 reviews) |
Notes | Based on 62 Backlog reviews. User can share notes with colleagues or external users | 85% (Based on 62 reviews) | |
Search | Help users find documents and other types of content 62 reviewers of Backlog have provided feedback on this feature. | 83% (Based on 62 reviews) | |
Versioning | Keep track of document versions and related changes 59 reviewers of Backlog have provided feedback on this feature. | 83% (Based on 59 reviews) |
Controls
Custom Views | Create personalized project views for collaboration This feature was mentioned in 59 Backlog reviews. | 84% (Based on 59 reviews) | |
Followers | Allow users to follow tasks which are not assigned to them This feature was mentioned in 56 Backlog reviews. | 84% (Based on 56 reviews) | |
User Management | Define and manage users access to documents and collaboration features This feature was mentioned in 60 Backlog reviews. | 87% (Based on 60 reviews) | |
Calendars | As reported in 54 Backlog reviews. Manage private and shared calendars and associated events | 83% (Based on 54 reviews) | |
Public Sharing | As reported in 54 Backlog reviews. Make project views available for the public. | 81% (Based on 54 reviews) |
Project Management
Task Management | Include features to create, assign, and manage tasks. 64 reviewers of Backlog have provided feedback on this feature. | 92% (Based on 64 reviews) | |
Planning | Deliver project plans that can be customized by users. 60 reviewers of Backlog have provided feedback on this feature. | 91% (Based on 60 reviews) | |
Visibility | Provide visibility into collaborative processes accross the company This feature was mentioned in 60 Backlog reviews. | 90% (Based on 60 reviews) | |
Integration | Provide integration with task management and project management software. This feature was mentioned in 56 Backlog reviews. | 86% (Based on 56 reviews) |
Remote Collaboration
Alignment | Align remote employees with their colleagues and external users This feature was mentioned in 58 Backlog reviews. | 87% (Based on 58 reviews) | |
Accountability | As reported in 58 Backlog reviews. Define and track responsabilities for remote users | 90% (Based on 58 reviews) | |
Connectivity | Allow users to connect to tools that they use remotely 56 reviewers of Backlog have provided feedback on this feature. | 88% (Based on 56 reviews) | |
Offline Mode | As reported in 54 Backlog reviews. Users can work offline and changes are synced when they back online | 79% (Based on 54 reviews) |
