Table of Contents

1. Introduction to software project management and tools .......................................................... 1

2. Types of Templates .................................................................................................................. 1

3. Software Project Analyzing Tools............................................................................................ 4

4. Introduction of ClickUp ........................................................................................................... 5

5. Starting ClickUp ....................................................................................................................... 5

6. Part of Click up window ........................................................................................................... 8

i. Mind map .............................................................................................................................. 8

ii. Gantt Chart ........................................................................................................................... 9

iii. Table of project ................................................................................................................... 9

iv. Critical Path ....................................................................................................................... 10

v. Slack Time .......................................................................................................................... 10

vi. Critical path and slack time ............................................................................................... 11

vii. Timeline ........................................................................................................................... 11

viii. Activity............................................................................................................................ 12

ix. Board ................................................................................................................................. 12

1. Introduction to software project management and tools

The process of organizing, controlling, and planning resources and schedules to complete
a specific project within a predetermined time frame is known as software project
management. This entails establishing the project's goals and objectives, figuring out the
resources required to finish it, and overseeing the team in charge of finishing it.

Project management tools:

Project management tools are specially designed to assist an individual or team in

organizing and managing their projects and tasks effectively. These tools can be used to
create project schedules, assign tasks, track progress, and manage budgets and resources.
They can also be used to communicate with team members and stakeholders, and to share
project-related documents and resources.

The following project management tools are given below:

1. Asana
2. Trello
3. Wrike
4. Jira
5. Podio
6. Smartsheet
7. LiquidPlanner
8. Basecamp
9. Zoho Corporation

2. Types of Templates

SCRUM: Scrum is a project implementation framework for agile projects. Scrum, a project
breakdown methodology made popular with software development teams, encourages
teams to learn from their experiences and make necessary adjustments. It is a flexible
method of project management that embraces the methodology of "progress toward
perfection."

Teams of all stripes, including those in HR, marketing, and design, use Scrum successfully.
Scrum is more common in engineering and software development teams, though. Teams

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can respond to shifting requirements more quickly thanks to it, all while keeping costs and
budgets under control. It is important for the following reasons:

1. Increased on return investment:

Prioritizing requirements is done by Scrum Teams using customer value and risk
analysis. The primary goal is to create a functional product that can be launched on
the market and used to gather preliminary customer feedback.

2. Happier and more productive team:

Self-managed and self-organized team structures allow members to be more
creative and innovative. Members have the flexibility to organize their work
according to their work styles, personalities, and personal life goals. Working cross-
functionally allows members to learn new skills and mentor each other.

3. Relevant metrices that improve estimation:

Scrum Teams choose their own metrics to measure project performance. They
estimate timelines, budgets, and quality metrics based on their experience and
capabilities. The Product Owner has control because estimates are relative. Teams
get more support at the beginning of the project and naturally speed up over time.

KANBAN: Kanban is a popular Lean workflow management method for defining,

managing, and improving services that deliver knowledge work. It helps you visualize
work, maximize efficiency, and improve continuously. Work is represented on Kanban
boards, allowing you to optimize work delivery across multiple teams and handle even the
most complex projects in a single environment.

The benefit of Kanban templates is as given below:

1. Planning Flexibility: A Kanban team is only focused on the work that's actively in
progress. Once the team completes a work item, they pluck the next work item off
the top of the backlog. The product owner is free to reprioritize work in the backlog
without disrupting the team, because any changes outside the current work items
don't impact the team.

2. Shortened time cycles: Cycle time is a key metric for kanban teams. Cycle time is
the amount of time it takes for a unit of work to travel through the team’s workflow

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 from the moment work starts to the moment it ships. By optimizing cycle time, the
team can confidently forecast the delivery of future work. Overlapping skill sets
lead to smaller cycle times. When only one person holds a skill set, that person
becomes a bottleneck in the workflow. So, teams employ basic best practices like
code review and mentoring help to spread knowledge.

3. Continuous delivery: Continuous delivery (CD) is the practice of releasing work to

customers frequently. Continuous Integration(CI) is the practice of automatically
building and testing code incrementally throughout the day. Together they form a
CI/CD pipeline that is essential for development teams (especially for DevOps
teams) to ship software faster while ensuring high quality.

4. Visual Metrics; One of the core values is a strong focus on continually improving
team efficiency and effectiveness with every iteration of work. Charts provide a
visual mechanism for teams to ensure they're continuing to improve. When the team
can see data, it's easier to spot bottlenecks in the process (and remove them). Two
common reports kanban teams use are control charts and cumulative flow diagrams.

AGILE SCRUM: Agile scrum methodology is used by companies of all sizes for its ability
to provide high-end collaboration and efficiency for project-based work. Agile and scrum
are two different methods and can be used separately; however, their combined benefits
make the agile scrum methodology the most popular use of agile. Here’s the complete guide
to agile scrum methodology.

• Agile and scrum are two similar project management systems with a few key
differences.
• Agile is more flexible and promotes leadership teams, while scrum is more rigid
and promotes cross-functional teams.
• Agile lets teams develop projects in small increments called “sprints” and allows
for more effective collaborations among teams working on complex projects.
• This article is for business owners and project managers who want to learn more
about agile scrum methodology and how to implement it as a management process.

Scrum in Agile requires particular roles and responsibilities, including the following:

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 • Product owner: The product owner is responsible for representing the customer’s

best interest. This person has the ultimate authority over the final product.

• Scrum master: This person is a facilitator, responsible for arranging the daily

meetings, improving team interactions, and maximizing productivity. The project

manager often takes on the role of Scrum master, but they can delegate it to anyone

on the team who is a Scrum expert and strong facilitator.

• Backlog: The backlog is a list of tasks and requirements included in the final

product. It’s the responsibility of the product owner to create the backlog.

• Sprint: A sprint is a set time frame for completing each set of tasks from the

backlog. Every sprint should be the same length. Two weeks is typical, but a sprint

can be anywhere between one to four weeks long, depending on the team and

project’s needs.

• Daily meetings: A Scrum project team is expected to meet every day to discuss
progress. These meetings are typically referred to as a Daily Scrum or Daily Stand-
Up.

• Retrospective: Each sprint should end with a review meeting, called a

retrospective. Here, the team reviews their progress and discusses how they can
improve in the next sprint.

3. Software Project Analyzing Tools

Gantt Chart: In ClickUp, a Gantt chart is a type of project management view that can be
used to visualize and track the progress of tasks in a project. To create a Gantt chart in
ClickUp, we will first need to set up our project and define the tasks that need to be
completed. Once we have created our tasks, you can use the Gantt chart view to arrange
them on a timeline and assign them to team members. we can also set deadlines for each
task and track the progress of each task as it is completed. ClickUp's Gantt chart view
allows we to see all of our tasks in a single view, making it easy to track the overall progress
of our project and identify any potential bottlenecks or delays.

Critical path analysis: Critical path analysis is a method of project management that helps
we identify the tasks that are most critical to the success of our project. It involves

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identifying the tasks that must be completed in a specific order, and determining the
minimum amount of time required to complete each task. In ClickUp, we can use the
critical path analysis tool to visualize the critical path for our project and track the progress
of each task. To perform critical path analysis in ClickUp, we will need to define our project
tasks and set dependencies between them. Once we have set up our project, we can use the
critical path analysis tool to see which tasks are on the critical path and which tasks can be
delayed without affecting the overall schedule of the project. This can help we prioritize
our work and ensure that our project stays on track.

4. Introduction of ClickUp

ClickUp is a project management software that helps teams organize, plan, and collaborate
on projects. It offers a range of features for managing tasks, setting deadlines, tracking
progress, and communicating with team members. Some of the key features of ClickUp
include:
• Task management: ClickUp allows you to create and organize tasks in a variety of
ways, including through lists, boards, calendars, and Gantt charts. You can also set
deadlines, assign tasks to team members, and track the progress of each task.
• Collaboration: ClickUp includes a range of tools for collaborating with your team,
including real-time chat, document sharing, and the ability to leave comments and
feedback on tasks.
• Customization: ClickUp is highly customizable, allowing you to tailor the interface
and functionality to fit your specific needs. You can create custom views, add
integrations with other tools, and create custom fields to track information that is
specific to your team or project.
• Reporting: ClickUp includes a range of reporting tools that allow you to track the
progress of your projects and see how your team is performing. You can view real-
time updates on the status of tasks and projects, and create custom reports to track
specific metrics.
ClickUp is available as a web-based platform and as mobile apps for iOS and Android. It
offers a range of pricing plans to suit the needs of different teams, including a free plan for
small teams and paid plans for larger teams with more advanced features.

5. Starting ClickUp

To start using ClickUp, you can follow these steps:

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➢ Go to the ClickUp website (https://www.clickup.com/) and click the "Sign Up"
button.
➢ Enter your email address and create a password to create a new ClickUp account.
➢ Once you have created your account, you will be taken to the ClickUp dashboard.
From here, you can create your first project by clicking the "Add Project" button.
➢ Give your project a name and select a workspace for it. You can also invite team
members to join the project by entering their email addresses.
➢ Once your project is set up, you can begin adding tasks to it. To create a task, click
the "Add Task" button and enter the details for the task, including the name,
description, and due date. You can also assign the task to a specific team member
and add any relevant attachments or comments.
➢ As your complete tasks, you can mark them as done by clicking the checkmark
icon next to the task. This will update the progress of your project and allow you
to track your team's progress over time.
➢ ClickUp offers a range of features and customization options to help you manage
your projects more effectively. You can explore these features and customize the
interface to fit your specific needs by using the menus and settings in the ClickUp
dashboard.

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6. Part of Click up window

Managing software development with click up:

i. Mind map

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ii. Gantt Chart

iii. Table of project

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iv. Critical Path

v. Slack Time

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vi. Critical path and slack time

vii. Timeline

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viii. Activity

ix. Board

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