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Asana

This guide explains how to use Asana for managing DX tasks and projects.

BEST Request Form​

The BEST team uses a dedicated Asana form to receive requests from Corporate partnership teams:

BEST Request Form: https://form.asana.com/?k=qnRP6arRCbdTEvAGfLDaGA&d=1201639938730601

This form allows Corporate partnership teams to submit requests directly to the BEST team for processing and coordination.

Choosing a Template​

We use specific templates in Asana to standardize our workflow. Select the appropriate template when creating a new task:

  • Page Update - For changes to existing pages
  • Delete/Redirect - For removing pages or setting up redirects
  • New Feature - For adding new functionality
  • Bug - For fixing issues
  • Documentation - For updating this documentation

Filling Out the Basics​

Every task should include these essential fields:

FieldDescription
TitleClear description of what needs to be done
URL(s)Affected page(s)
What-success-looks-likeExpected outcome
PriorityUrgency level
Due dateWhen it needs to be completed

Auto-assignment​

Asana rules automatically:

  • Drop the task into the right board column
  • Ping Thomas/Brandy for triage

Task Flow​

Tasks move through the following stages:

  1. Backlog - Tasks waiting to be worked on
  2. In Progress - Currently being worked on
  3. Peer Review - Ready for team review
  4. Staging QA - Ready for quality assurance
  5. Done - Task complete and ready for deployment

When a task is deployed, a deploy note is posted in the #groupchat channel.

Asana Best Practices​

  • Keep task descriptions concise but complete
  • Include all relevant URLs and assets
  • Tag appropriate team members
  • Update status regularly