Task Management + Git | Automatic Status Sync
Task management disconnected from Git creates duplicate work. GitScrum links branches to tasks via naming conventions, commits reference IDs, and PRs trigger status updates.
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Task management disconnected from Git creates duplicate work and stale status. GitScrum integrates directly with your Git workflow—branches link to tasks via naming conventions, commits reference task IDs, and PR activity can trigger status updates, keeping project management in sync with actual development.
Git Integration Benefits
Why Connect Git to Tasks
INTEGRATION ADVANTAGES:
┌─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┐
│ CONNECTED WORKFLOW BENEFITS │
├─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┤
│ │
│ ✅ AUTOMATIC TRACKING: │
│ ┌─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┐│
│ │ • Task status reflects actual code state ││
│ │ • No manual status updates needed ││
│ │ • Activity timeline shows commits ││
│ │ • PR links visible in task ││
│ └─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┘│
│ │
│ ✅ AUDIT TRAIL: │
│ ┌─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┐│
│ │ • See all code changes per task ││
│ │ • Track who worked on what ││
│ │ • Compliance and review ready ││
│ │ • Historical context preserved ││
│ └─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┘│
│ │
│ ✅ DEVELOPER EXPERIENCE: │
│ ┌─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┐│
│ │ • Work naturally, board updates automatically ││
│ │ • No context switching to update PM tool ││
│ │ • Task ID in branch name for quick reference ││
│ │ • Seamless flow from task to code to done ││
│ └─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┘│
│ │
└─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┘
Integration Setup
Git Naming Conventions
| Element | Convention | Example |
|---|---|---|
| Branch | type/TASK-ID-description | feature/TASK-123-user-login |
| Commit | type: message [TASK-ID] | feat: add login form [TASK-123] |
| PR title | [TASK-ID] Description | [TASK-123] Add user login |
Workflow Example
From Task to Merge
INTEGRATED DEVELOPMENT FLOW:
┌─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┐
│ TASK THROUGH DEVELOPMENT LIFECYCLE │
├─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┤
│ │
│ 1. PICK TASK: │
│ ┌─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┐│
│ │ • Developer picks TASK-123 from Ready column ││
│ │ • Moves to "In Development" ││
│ │ • Notes task ID for branch naming ││
│ └─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┘│
│ │
│ 2. CREATE BRANCH: │
│ ┌─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┐│
│ │ git checkout -b feature/TASK-123-add-login ││
│ │ ││
│ │ → Branch linked to task automatically ││
│ └─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┘│
│ │
│ 3. DEVELOP AND COMMIT: │
│ ┌─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┐│
│ │ git commit -m "feat: add login form [TASK-123]" ││
│ │ git commit -m "test: add login tests [TASK-123]" ││
│ │ ││
│ │ → Commits visible in task activity ││
│ └─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┘│
│ │
│ 4. OPEN PR: │
│ ┌─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┐│
│ │ PR: "[TASK-123] Add user login feature" ││
│ │ ││
│ │ → Task can move to "In Review" automatically ││
│ └─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┘│
│ │
│ 5. MERGE: │
│ ┌─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┐│
│ │ PR merged to main ││
│ │ ││
│ │ → Task moves to "Done" ││
│ │ → Complete audit trail available ││
│ └─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┘│
│ │
└─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┘
Supported Platforms
Git Provider Integration
| Platform | Integration Features |
|---|---|
| GitHub | Branches, commits, PRs |
| GitLab | Branches, commits, MRs |
| Bitbucket | Branches, commits, PRs |