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Taxonomy YNS Issue Types

ISSUE TYPE	USAGE
Image ModifiedCapability	Highest level in YNSEU. Used to split the project in L1 processes. Capabilities can only be closed if underlying MILESTONES are closed!
Image ModifiedMilestone	Second level in YNSEU. Used to divide the project to the level of Process delivery document (PDD) (L2,3,4). Milestones can only be closed if underlying FEATURES are closed!
Image ModifiedFeature	Third level in YNSEU. Used to group bigger activities (mini projects) under a PDD. Features can only be closed if underlying EPICS are closed!
Image ModifiedDecision	Stand alone issue type in YNSEU, used to record any decision we need to

record and

report upon. Decision can only be closed when fields Workstream and Final Decision are filled!
Image ModifiedEpic	Fourth Level for YNS, Highest level in YIS. EPICS are meant for

the power

the teams to do the work in. It is used to break up the features

in to

into manageable iterations.

EPICS are open for the maximum period of a quarter, and are used to plan QRP (quarterly release planning).

EPICS only have 1 responsible team. Multiple teams working on a feature, means multiple EPICS. EPICS cannot be closed UNLESS the stories and tasks are completed. Only applicable for Agile teams: EPICS are open for the maximum period of a quarter, and are used to plan QRP (quarterly release planning).
Image ModifiedStory	Part of an EPIC, usually there to record development work. Can only be closed after completion of sub-tasks!
Image ModifiedTask	Part of an EPIC, usually there to record non-development work. Can only be closed after completion of sub-tasks!
Image ModifiedDefect	A non-production related bug, coming from a unit or user test that needs fixing.
Image ModifiedBug	A production malfunction that requires fixing.
Image ModifiedSub-Task	Part of a