Hand-on Demo – GitHub Project Boards and Projects

Hand-on Demo – GitHub Project Boards and Projects

GitHub Project Boards and Projects provide a flexible way to manage and track work within repositories and organizations. They allow teams to organize tasks, manage workflows, and collaborate effectively. Here's a step-by-step demonstration of how to use GitHub Project Boards and Projects.

1. Accessing GitHub Project Boards and Projects

Step 1: Accessing GitHub Projects

1. Navigate to Repository: Open your GitHub repository.

2. Go to Projects: Click on the Projects tab in the repository.

2. Creating a New Project

Step 2: Creating a New Project

1. Create a New Project: Click New Project.

2. Configure Project:

   • Name: Provide a name for the project (e.g., "Development Tasks").

   • Visibility: Choose visibility settings (private or public).

3. Add Columns: Define columns such as To Do, In Progress, Review, and Done.

4. Add Cards: Click Add Cards to create tasks or issues under respective columns.

3. Managing Tasks in Project Boards

Step 3: Adding Tasks and Issues

1. Add Tasks: Click Add cards and link them to issues or create new ones directly within the project board.

2. Link Issues: Link specific GitHub issues to the cards to keep track of related tasks.

3. Move Cards: Drag and drop cards across columns to reflect the progress of the task.

4. Using Kanban Features in Project Boards

Step 4: Kanban Workflow

1. Columns:

   • To Do: Tasks yet to be started.

   • In Progress: Tasks currently being worked on.

   • Review: Tasks awaiting code reviews or feedback.

   • Done: Completed tasks.

2. Adding Checklists: Add checklists to cards for subtasks or steps that need to be completed.

5. Linking Pull Requests and Commits

Step 5: Linking Pull Requests and Commits

1. Link Pull Requests: Link specific pull requests to cards for easier tracking of changes and reviews.

2. Track Commit History: View commit history within the project board by expanding linked commits.

6. Collaboration and Communication

Step 6: Collaborating on Project Boards

1. Add Comments: Add comments directly on cards for discussions and feedback.

2. Assign Members: Assign team members to cards to assign responsibilities.

7. Automating Workflows with GitHub Actions

Step 7: Automation

1. Automate Workflows: Integrate GitHub Actions to automate tasks such as deployment, testing, or updating cards upon issue completion.

8. Viewing Project Analytics

Step 8: Analytics and Reporting

1. Insights: Use built-in analytics to track progress, monitor work completed, and evaluate performance.

2. Burndown Charts: Visualize task completion trends with burndown charts within the project.

Summary

In this demonstration, we covered:

• Creating and managing GitHub Project Boards.

• Linking tasks, issues, and pull requests to organize and track progress.

• Using Kanban and other workflow tools to ensure smooth task management.

GitHub Project Boards enhance collaboration, providing a seamless workflow for teams to manage tasks and ensure efficient project execution.