Scrum: Overview of Methods

Scrum is a flexible way to organize work with tasks. The team can break down a large project and execute it gradually, one piece at a time.

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User documentation: Team collaboration with Scrum

Scrum in Bitrix24Scrum in Bitrix24

Technically, Scrum is a group. The Scrum identifier groupId in the method parameters and fields of Scrum elements is the id of the group.

To create a Scrum, use the create new group method. A group is considered a Scrum if the SCRUM_MASTER_ID field is filled.

How to Get StartedHow to Get Started

1. Create a group using the sonet_group.create method and fill in the SCRUM_MASTER_ID field.
2. Retrieve the group identifier using the socialnetwork.api.workgroup.list method.
3. Create a backlog using the tasks.api.scrum.backlog.add method.
4. Add tasks to an epic using the tasks.api.scrum.task.update method.
5. Organize work by backlog, epics, sprints, and Kanban using tasks.api.scrum.epic.* and tasks.api.scrum.sprint.*.

Scrum ElementsScrum Elements

Tasks in Scrum are standard Bitrix24 tasks with enhanced capabilities for working according to the Scrum methodology. Create and update tasks using the tasks.api.scrum.task.* method group.

The Scrum team gathers all project tasks in one place, the backlog. Tasks, requests, ideas, and feedback are recorded and prioritized. Work with the backlog using the tasks.api.scrum.backlog.* method group.

To make the backlog more visual, tasks are attached to epics. An epic is a theme, context, or larger goal to which a task relates. To create, update, retrieve, or delete epics, use the tasks.api.scrum.epic.* method group.

Team members review the backlog and decide which tasks to take on in a sprint. A sprint is a short iterative cycle during which the team completes specific work. Manage sprints using the tasks.api.scrum.sprint.* method group.

The team moves tasks through Kanban stages while working on sprint tasks. Kanban is a tool that helps visually represent task work as columns and cards. Columns are work stages, and cards are tasks. Work with stages and manage tasks in Kanban using the tasks.api.scrum.kanban.* methods.

Overview of MethodsOverview of Methods

Scope: task

Who can execute the methods: any user

BacklogBacklog

Method	Description
tasks.api.scrum.backlog.add	Adds a backlog to Scrum
tasks.api.scrum.backlog.update	Updates the backlog
tasks.api.scrum.backlog.get	Retrieves field values of the backlog by Scrum identifier
tasks.api.scrum.backlog.delete	Deletes the backlog
tasks.api.scrum.backlog.getFields	Retrieves available fields of the backlog

KanbanKanban

Method	Description
tasks.api.scrum.kanban.addStage	Creates a Kanban stage for Scrum
tasks.api.scrum.kanban.updateStage	Updates a Kanban stage for Scrum
tasks.api.scrum.kanban.getStages	Retrieves Kanban stages by id of the sprint
tasks.api.scrum.kanban.deleteStage	Deletes a stage
tasks.api.scrum.kanban.addTask	Adds a task to the Scrum Kanban
tasks.api.scrum.kanban.deleteTask	Deletes a task from the Scrum Kanban
tasks.api.scrum.kanban.getFields	Retrieves available fields of the Kanban stage

EpicsEpics

Method	Description
tasks.api.scrum.epic.add	Adds an epic to Scrum
tasks.api.scrum.epic.update	Updates an epic in Scrum
tasks.api.scrum.epic.get	Retrieves field values of the epic by its id
tasks.api.scrum.epic.list	Retrieves a list of epics
tasks.api.scrum.epic.delete	Deletes an epic
tasks.api.scrum.epic.getFields	Retrieves available fields of the epic

SprintsSprints

Method	Description
tasks.api.scrum.sprint.add	Adds a sprint to Scrum
tasks.api.scrum.sprint.update	Updates a sprint
tasks.api.scrum.sprint.start	Starts a sprint
tasks.api.scrum.sprint.complete	Completes the active sprint of the selected Scrum
tasks.api.scrum.sprint.get	Retrieves field values of the sprint by its id
tasks.api.scrum.sprint.list	Retrieves a list of sprints
tasks.api.scrum.sprint.delete	Deletes a sprint
tasks.api.scrum.sprint.getFields	Retrieves available fields of the sprint

Scrum TasksScrum Tasks

Method	Description
tasks.api.scrum.task.update	Creates or updates a Scrum task
tasks.api.scrum.task.get	Retrieves field values of the Scrum task by id
tasks.api.scrum.task.getFields	Retrieves available fields of the Scrum task