Task
A Task is a particular action taken to complete a job or function. A task could
be called a Work item, Dev Schedule item. The Task is the most atomic unit of
project tracking and teams that make the fullest use of task tracking typically
get the most value out of TFS.
Examples: Assign Keys for Deprecated Commands -
(Deliverable - Ribbon Keyboard Control; Feature - Keyboard Shortcuts for Ribbon;
Feature Group - New Ribbon) - Check–in updated GIFs - (Deliverable - New GIFs/JPGs;
Feature - Window Logon Integration; Feature Group - Windows 7 Integration)
Required Fields
Title: Unique title for the Task
Deliverable: The parent Deliverable that this Task
is associated with.
NOTE: The Deliverable
must be entered prior to this field being updated. In order for the drop down
list to be populated the user must hit the (refresh) button and wait 2 minutes.
Assigned to: Individual responsible for the
tracking of the Task
State: The state of the Task. The workflow for the states is as follows:
Active: This is the default starting state. Task has
been approved and work is being completed to execute against this release
Proposed: Task is opened and not approved
Closed: Task is completed, cut or should be ignored
Sub-State: The sub-state of the Task. When the State=closed the sub-state
has the following values:
Completed: All work is completed for the Task
Cut: Task was cut and might be addressed at a later
date
Ignore: Task was entered in error and should be
deleted
Optional Fields
Keywords: Freeform field that teams can use for tagging tasks
Priority: Priority for the Feature Group. Choices
are:
1: Must Have
2: Should Have
3: Nice to Have
4: Wish List
Rank: Numeric field individuals can use to sort their task
Discipline: Choices are:
Dev
PM
Task
Start Date: The date the work on the task begins
Finish Date: The date the work on the task will be completed
Baseline Work: The duration (hours or days) that you estimate it will take to complete the task
Completed Work: The duration (hours or days) that have been completed on this task
Remaining Work: The duration (hours or days) that
are left to be completed on this task
Tabs
Description: Free form text for the description of the Task
Links: Linking information
File Attachments: Supporting documentation
History: Standard tab to track all changes to the
work item.