# Sprint Management Deep Dive {#sprint-management-deep-dive}


Agile sprint planning, execution, and reporting.


## Overview {#overview}


Sprints provide time-boxed iterations for project work:

- 1-4 week durations
- Sprint backlog management
- Burndown tracking
- Sprint retrospectives


## Creating a Sprint {#creating-a-sprint}


1. Go to **Projects** → select project → **Sprints**
2. Click **Create Sprint**
3. Configure:
   - Sprint name (e.g., "Sprint 14")
   - Start and end dates
   - Sprint goal
4. Save


## Sprint Workflow {#sprint-workflow}






```mermaid
stateDiagram-v2
    [*] --> Planning: Create Sprint
    Planning --> Active: Start Sprint
    Active --> Review: Sprint End
    Review --> Retro: Sprint Review
    Retro --> [*]: Close Sprint
```






## Managing Sprint Backlog {#managing-sprint-backlog}



### Add Tasks to Sprint {#add-tasks-to-sprint}


1. Open the sprint board
2. Drag tasks from the backlog
3. Or click **Add to Sprint** on any task


### Sprint Board Columns {#sprint-board-columns}


| Column      | Description     |
| ----------- | --------------- |
| TO DO       | Not started     |
| IN PROGRESS | Being worked on |
| IN REVIEW   | Code review/QA  |
| DONE        | Completed       |


## Burndown Chart {#burndown-chart}


Track remaining work:

- **Ideal burndown** — linear from total to zero
- **Actual burndown** — based on completed tasks
- **Scope changes** — additions during sprint


## Sprint Metrics {#sprint-metrics}


| Metric          | Description                |
| --------------- | -------------------------- |
| Velocity        | Story points per sprint    |
| Completion Rate | % of tasks completed       |
| Burndown        | Work remaining over time   |
| Carry-over      | Tasks moved to next sprint |


## Related Pages {#related-pages}


- [Task Management](https://sourcey-gauzy.pages.dev/features/task-management/index.md) — task features
- [Project Management](https://sourcey-gauzy.pages.dev/features/project-management/index.md) — project overview
- [Reports](https://sourcey-gauzy.pages.dev/features/reports-and-analytics/index.md) — sprint reports