Agile Methodology

Scrum, Kanban, or Hybridyour methodology, your way

Fairlx supports the full spectrum of agile methodologies. Whether you run 2-week sprints, continuous Kanban flow, or a mix of both — we've got you covered with all the tools you need.

Agile Methodology Interface
Choose Your Approach

Every methodology, fully supported

No compromises. Each project can use the methodology that fits best.

Scrum

Time-boxed iterations with structured ceremonies and roles.

Fixed-length sprints (1-4 weeks)
Sprint planning & retrospectives
Product Backlog & Sprint Backlog
Daily standups (optional)
Sprint goals and commitments
Velocity-based capacity planning

When to use: Best for teams building products with clear release cycles, feature-driven development, and teams new to agile.

Kanban

Continuous flow with visual work limits and no fixed iterations.

Continuous flow (no sprints)
Work In Progress (WIP) limits
Pull-based work system
Cycle time optimization
Just-in-time delivery
Visual workflow management

When to use: Best for support teams, DevOps, maintenance work, and teams with unpredictable incoming work.

Hybrid

Combine the best of both — structure when needed, flexibility always.

Optional sprint structure
Kanban board with sprint overlay
Mixed backlog management
Flexible commitment levels
Combined metrics & reporting
Per-project methodology choice

When to use: Best for teams with mixed work types, organizations transitioning methodologies, or diverse portfolios.

Sprint Management

Complete sprint lifecycle

Plan, execute, and complete sprints with full status tracking and metrics.

Planned

Sprint is created with goals and date range but not yet started.

Add items to sprint
Set sprint goal
Estimate capacity
Plan work

Active

Sprint is in progress. Only one active sprint per project allowed.

Track progress
Update items
View burndown
Daily standups

Completed

Sprint ended successfully. All completed work is recorded.

Review velocity
Run retrospective
Carry over items
Archive sprint

Cancelled

Sprint was cancelled before completion. Items return to backlog.

Move items to backlog
Document reason
Plan next sprint
Estimation & Metrics

Story points & velocity

Estimate, measure, and improve your team's capacity over time.

Story Point Estimation

Estimate effort using story points (Fibonacci sequence recommended). Points are assigned to work items and tracked across sprints.

Fibonacci scale (1, 2, 3, 5, 8, 13, 21)
Points visible on cards
Team-based estimation
Historical reference

Velocity Tracking

Track how many points your team completes per sprint. Use historical velocity to plan future sprints accurately.

Points completed per sprint
Rolling average calculation
Velocity charts
Capacity planning insights

Burndown Charts

Visualize sprint progress with burndown charts. See ideal progress line vs actual completion rate.

Ideal vs actual lines
Daily updates
Scope change indicators
Remaining work tracking

Sprint Metrics

Comprehensive metrics for every sprint including completion rate, carry-over, and team performance.

Completed vs planned points
Carry-over tracking
Scope changes
Team performance trends
Backlog

Keep your backlog healthy

A well-groomed backlog is the foundation of agile success.

Backlog Prioritization

Drag and drop items to set priority order. Top items are next in line for sprint planning.

Priority Levels

Four priority levels (Low, Medium, High, Urgent) with color coding for quick identification.

Bulk Actions

Select multiple items to move to sprint, update priority, or assign to team members in bulk.

Sprint Planning

Drag items from backlog directly into planned sprints. View capacity vs committed points.

Aging & Staleness

Track how long items have been in backlog. Identify stale items that need attention.

Backlog Health

Dashboard showing backlog size, age distribution, and refinement status.

Personal Backlog

Capture ideas before they're ready

Your personal staging area for work items before they go to projects.

Backlog Item Types

Capture any type of work before it's assigned to a project:

Story

User-facing features or requirements

Bug

Defects that need fixing

Task

Technical or operational work

Epic

Large initiatives spanning multiple items

Subtask

Breakdown of larger work items

Idea

Concepts for future consideration

Improvement

Enhancements to existing features

Quick Capture

Add items with just a title. Fill in details later when you're ready to refine.

Move to Project

When items are ready, move them to any project with one click. All details transfer.

Workspace Scoped

Personal backlog is scoped to your workspace. Organize ideas before committing to projects.

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