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diff --git a/doc/user/group/iterations/index.md b/doc/user/group/iterations/index.md index 38d209f04ca..5a435f32569 100644 --- a/doc/user/group/iterations/index.md +++ b/doc/user/group/iterations/index.md @@ -11,9 +11,9 @@ info: To determine the technical writer assigned to the Stage/Group associated w > - Deployed behind a feature flag, disabled by default. > - [Enabled by default](https://gitlab.com/gitlab-org/gitlab/-/issues/221047) in GitLab 13.2. > - Enabled on GitLab.com. -> - Able to be enabled or disabled per-group. +> - Can be enabled or disabled per-group. > - Recommended for production use. -> - For GitLab self-managed instances, GitLab administrators can opt to [disable it](#disable-iterations). **(PREMIUM ONLY)** +> - For GitLab self-managed instances, GitLab administrators can opt to [disable it](#enable-or-disable-iterations). **(PREMIUM ONLY)** > - Moved to GitLab Premium in 13.9. Iterations are a way to track issues over a period of time. This allows teams @@ -32,31 +32,85 @@ In GitLab, iterations are similar to milestones, with a few differences: - Iterations require both a start and an end date. - Iteration date ranges cannot overlap. +## Iteration cadences + +> - [Introduced](https://gitlab.com/groups/gitlab-org/-/epics/5077) in GitLab 14.1. +> - Deployed behind a [feature flag](../../feature_flags.md), disabled by default. +> - Disabled on GitLab.com. +> - Not recommended for production use. +> - To use in GitLab self-managed instances, ask a GitLab administrator to [enable it](#enable-or-disable-iteration-cadences). **(PREMIUM SELF)** + +This in-development feature might not be available for your use. There can be +[risks when enabling features still in development](../../feature_flags.md#risks-when-enabling-features-still-in-development). +Refer to this feature's version history for more details. + +Iteration cadences automate some common iteration tasks. They can be used to +automatically create iterations every 1, 2, 3, 4, or 6 weeks. They can also +be configured to automatically roll over incomplete issues to the next iteration. + +With iteration cadences enabled, you must first +[create an iteration cadence](#create-an-iteration-cadence) before you can +[create an iteration](#create-an-iteration). + +### Create an iteration cadence + +Prerequisites: + +- You must have at least the [Developer role](../../permissions.md) for a group. + +To create an iteration cadence: + +1. On the top bar, select **Menu > Groups** and find your group. +1. On the left sidebar, select **Issues > Iterations**. +1. Select **New iteration cadence**. +1. Fill out required fields, and select **Create iteration cadence**. The cadence list page opens. + +### Delete an iteration cadence + +Prerequisites: + +- You must have at least the [Developer role](../../permissions.md) for a group. + +Deleting an iteration cadence also deletes all iterations within that cadence. + +To delete an iteration cadence: + +1. On the top bar, select **Menu > Groups** and find your group. +1. On the left sidebar, select **Issues > Iterations**. +1. Select the three-dot menu (**{ellipsis_v}**) > **Delete cadence** for the cadence you want to delete. +1. Select **Delete cadence** in the confirmation modal. + ## View the iterations list -To view the iterations list, in a group, go to **{issues}** **Issues > Iterations**. -From there you can create a new iteration or click an iteration to get a more detailed view. +To view the iterations list, go to **{issues}** **Issues > Iterations**. +To view all the iterations in a cadence, ordered by descending date, select that iteration cadence. +From there you can create a new iteration or select an iteration to get a more detailed view. ## Create an iteration -NOTE: -You need Developer [permissions](../../permissions.md) or higher to create an iteration. +Prerequisites: + +- You must have at least the [Developer role](../../permissions.md) for a group. + +For manually scheduled iteration cadences, you create and add iterations yourself. To create an iteration: -1. In a group, go to **{issues}** **Issues > Iterations**. -1. Click **New iteration**. +1. On the top bar, select **Menu > Groups** and find your group. +1. On the left sidebar, select **Issues > Iterations**. +1. Select **New iteration**. 1. Enter the title, a description (optional), a start date, and a due date. -1. Click **Create iteration**. The iteration details page opens. +1. Select **Create iteration**. The iteration details page opens. ## Edit an iteration > [Introduced](https://gitlab.com/gitlab-org/gitlab/-/issues/218277) in GitLab 13.2. -NOTE: -You need Developer [permissions](../../permissions.md) or higher to edit an iteration. +Prerequisites: -To edit an iteration, click the three-dot menu (**{ellipsis_v}**) > **Edit iteration**. +- You must have at least the [Developer role](../../permissions.md) for a group. + +To edit an iteration, select the three-dot menu (**{ellipsis_v}**) > **Edit iteration**. ## Add an issue to an iteration @@ -76,7 +130,7 @@ The report also shows a breakdown of total issues in an iteration. Open iteration reports show a summary of completed, unstarted, and in-progress issues. Closed iteration reports show the total number of issues completed by the due date. -To view an iteration report, go to the iterations list page and click an iteration's title. +To view an iteration report, go to the iterations list page and select an iteration's title. ### Iteration burndown and burnup charts @@ -99,13 +153,15 @@ and get a more accurate understanding of scope attributable to each label. To group issues by label: +1. On the top bar, select **Menu > Groups** and find your group. +1. On the left sidebar, select **Issues > Iterations**. 1. In the **Group by** dropdown, select **Label**. 1. Select the **Filter by label** dropdown. 1. Select the labels you want to group by in the labels dropdown. You can also search for labels by typing in the search input. -1. Click or tap outside of the label dropdown. The page is now grouped by the selected labels. +1. Select or tap outside of the label dropdown. The page is now grouped by the selected labels. -## Disable iterations **(PREMIUM SELF)** +## Enable or disable iterations **(PREMIUM SELF)** GitLab Iterations feature is deployed with a feature flag that is **enabled by default**. [GitLab administrators with access to the GitLab Rails console](../../../administration/feature_flags.md) @@ -129,6 +185,25 @@ Feature.disable(:group_iterations) Feature.disable(:group_iterations, Group.find(<group ID>)) ``` +### Enable or disable iteration cadences **(PREMIUM SELF)** + +Iteration Cadences feature is under development and not ready for production use. It is +deployed behind a feature flag that is **disabled by default**. +[GitLab administrators with access to the GitLab Rails console](../../../administration/feature_flags.md) +can enable it. + +To enable it: + +```ruby +Feature.enable(:iteration_cadences) +``` + +To disable it: + +```ruby +Feature.disable(:iteration_cadences) +``` + <!-- ## Troubleshooting Include any troubleshooting steps that you can foresee. If you know beforehand what issues |