Quick summary
Linear's Backlog view gives teams a dedicated space to store, organize, and prioritize new issues before adding them to the active roadmap. Use filters, sorting options, and keyboard shortcuts to manage backlog items efficiently and move them into active sprints when ready.
Steps
- Navigate to your team's sidebar in Linear to access the Backlog view.
- Select 'Backlog' from the sidebar navigation.
- Understand that the Backlog stores new ideas and issues that haven't been prioritized or added to the active roadmap yet.
- Create new issues directly in the Backlog view by clicking the add icon.
- When ready, move issues from the Backlog to the 'Active Issues' view to begin working on them.
- Use filters and sorting options to organize your Backlog by labels, assignees, or due dates.
- Switch between 'Active Issues' and 'Backlog' views using keyboard shortcuts or the sidebar navigation.
