Kanban Board Setup | Dev Workflow Configuration
Set up Kanban boards for software development with proper columns, WIP limits 1-15, and auto-assign rules. GitScrum provides dev-optimized templates with automation.
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How to set up a Kanban board for software development?
Set up a Kanban board by creating columns matching your workflow stages, setting WIP limits to prevent overload, configuring labels for task types, and enabling automation for status transitions. GitScrum provides pre-built templates with development-optimized columns, 1-15 WIP limits, auto-assign rules, and auto-archive after completion.
Step-by-step Kanban board setup:
Recommended column structure for development
| Column | Purpose | WIP Limit | Automation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Backlog | All prioritized work | None | - |
| Ready | Refined, ready to start | 15 | - |
| Development | Active coding | 2× devs | - |
| Code Review | Awaiting PR review | 5 | Auto-assign reviewer |
| Testing | QA verification | 5 | Notify QA team |
| Staging | Pre-production | 3 | - |
| Done | Completed | None | Auto-archive 14 days |
Essential labels for development boards
| Label | Color | Purpose |
|---|---|---|
| bug | Red | Defect fixes |
| feature | Green | New functionality |
| tech-debt | Yellow | Code improvements |
| urgent | Orange | High priority |
| blocked | Gray | Waiting on external |
| needs-review | Blue | Ready for PR |
GitScrum automation features
- Auto-assign users - Assign specific team members when task enters column
- Auto-assign labels - Apply labels automatically based on column
- Column subscribers - Email notifications for column activity
- Auto-archive - Remove completed tasks after 0-60 days
- WIP enforcement - Prevent adding tasks over column limit