Project Backlog

This section provides an overview of the project backlog - tasks and improvements that are planned but not yet implemented.

What is the Backlog?

The backlog is a structured approach to tracking tasks, issues, and improvements that need to be implemented in the MLAI project. It serves as:

  • Task management for organizing and prioritizing work items

  • Documentation of planned features and improvements

  • Project planning tool for coordinating work across the team

  • Historical record of completed and abandoned tasks

Backlog Structure

The backlog is organized into different categories:

  • Documentation: Documentation-related tasks

  • Infrastructure: Infrastructure-related tasks

  • Features: Feature-related tasks

  • Bugs: Bug-related tasks

Task Status Workflow

Tasks follow this workflow:

  1. Proposed: Initial idea or concept

  2. Ready: Fully described and ready for implementation

  3. In Progress: Currently being worked on

  4. Completed: Successfully implemented

  5. Abandoned: Will not be implemented (with explanation)

Current Backlog

The backlog is maintained in the backlog/ directory. For the most up-to-date information, see the backlog README.

Integration with CIPs

Backlog items can be linked to CIPs when they represent significant improvements or architectural changes. This provides traceability between high-level design decisions and specific implementation tasks.

For more information about the backlog system, see the backlog README.