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Building Task Templates for Common Workflows
Repetitive tasks waste time when created from scratch each time. GitScrum task templates capture your team's best practices, ensuring consistent quality and faster task creation for common workflows like bug fixes, feature development, and releases.
Why Templates Matter
| Without Templates | With Templates |
|---|---|
| Inconsistent task quality | Standardized format |
| Missing information | Complete from start |
| Time wasted recreating | Instant creation |
| Forgotten checklists | Built-in reminders |
| Varying definitions of done | Consistent criteria |
Common Template Types
Bug Report Template
BUG REPORT TEMPLATE
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## Summary
[One sentence description of the bug]
## Environment
- Browser/OS:
- Version:
- User type:
## Steps to Reproduce
1.
2.
3.
## Expected Behavior
[What should happen]
## Actual Behavior
[What actually happens]
## Screenshots/Logs
[Attach relevant evidence]
## Severity
- [ ] Critical (system down)
- [ ] High (major feature broken)
- [ ] Medium (feature impaired)
- [ ] Low (minor issue)
## Checklist
- [ ] Reproduced locally
- [ ] Root cause identified
- [ ] Fix implemented
- [ ] Tests added
- [ ] Verified in staging
Feature Request Template
FEATURE REQUEST TEMPLATE
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## User Story
As a [type of user]
I want to [action]
So that [benefit]
## Business Value
[Why this matters]
## Acceptance Criteria
- [ ] Criterion 1
- [ ] Criterion 2
- [ ] Criterion 3
## Technical Notes
[Implementation considerations]
## Design
[Links to mockups/wireframes]
## Dependencies
[Other tasks or teams needed]
## Definition of Done
- [ ] Code complete
- [ ] Tests passing
- [ ] Documentation updated
- [ ] Design review passed
- [ ] Deployed to staging
Release Checklist Template
RELEASE CHECKLIST TEMPLATE
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## Pre-Release
- [ ] All PRs merged
- [ ] All tests passing
- [ ] Version number updated
- [ ] Changelog updated
- [ ] Database migrations ready
- [ ] Feature flags configured
## Deployment
- [ ] Deploy to staging
- [ ] Staging smoke tests pass
- [ ] Deploy to production
- [ ] Production smoke tests pass
## Post-Release
- [ ] Monitor error rates
- [ ] Monitor performance
- [ ] Announce release
- [ ] Update documentation
- [ ] Close related tickets
## Rollback Plan
Rollback command: [command]
Verify rollback: [steps]
Onboarding Template
NEW DEVELOPER ONBOARDING
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## Day 1
- [ ] Laptop configured
- [ ] Accounts created (GitScrum, GitHub, Slack)
- [ ] Added to team channels
- [ ] Buddy assigned: @name
- [ ] Welcome meeting with manager
## Week 1
- [ ] Development environment setup
- [ ] Codebase walkthrough
- [ ] First PR submitted
- [ ] Code review given
- [ ] System overview training
## Week 2
- [ ] Own first small feature
- [ ] Participate in sprint ceremonies
- [ ] Meet 1:1 with each team member
- [ ] Complete security training
## Week 3-4
- [ ] Take on medium complexity task
- [ ] Present to team
- [ ] 30-day check-in with manager
Creating Templates in GitScrum
Template Setup
TEMPLATE CONFIGURATION
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Name: Bug Report
Description: Standard bug report with reproduction steps
Category: Quality
Default Fields:
├── Labels: type:bug
├── Assignee: [Unassigned]
├── Sprint: Current
└── Priority: Medium
Template Body:
├── Description with placeholders
├── Checklists
└── Standard sections
Available In:
├── All projects (global)
├── Specific projects (scoped)
└── Personal templates
Using Templates
APPLYING TEMPLATE
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Method 1: Quick Create
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Click "New Task"
Select template from dropdown
Fill in placeholders
Save
Method 2: Command Palette
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Press Cmd+K
Type "new bug"
Select "New Task: Bug Report"
Template applied
Method 3: From Template Library
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Go to Templates
Click "Use Template"
Customize and save
Template Best Practices
Design Principles
GOOD TEMPLATE DESIGN
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CLEAR SECTIONS:
├── Obvious what goes where
├── Logical order
└── Not too long
PLACEHOLDERS:
├── [Replace this text]
├── Clear instructions
└── Examples when helpful
CHECKLISTS:
├── Actionable items
├── Natural order
└── Nothing obvious omitted
FLEXIBLE:
├── Remove sections if not needed
├── Add sections if needed
└── Not overly prescriptive
Maintaining Templates
TEMPLATE GOVERNANCE
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REVIEW CYCLE:
├── Quarterly template review
├── Team feedback collection
├── Update based on pain points
└── Remove unused templates
OWNERSHIP:
├── Each template has owner
├── Owner handles updates
├── Team can propose changes
└── Changes reviewed before applying
VERSIONING:
├── Track template changes
├── Communicate updates
└── Allow transition period
Best Practices
For Effective Templates
- Start simple — Add complexity based on need
- Include examples — Show what good looks like
- Make optional sections obvious — Don't force unnecessary fields
- Review regularly — Templates should evolve
- Train the team — Templates only work if used
Anti-Patterns
AVOID THESE:
✗ Templates nobody uses
✗ Too many required fields
✗ No placeholder instructions
✗ Stale, outdated templates
✗ Hundreds of templates (too many choices)
✗ Templates that don't match actual workflow