This page catalogues all of the current tasks for the Software Team, divided across all of our major efforts. We use a Jira/Scrum style organizational structure to track work, with 2 Week Sprints, and stand-ups at our weekly Software Meetings.
Unless otherwise specified, all tasks in the backlog are up for grabs. However, you must talk to @Sandhya Moorthi before starting on a task, to ensure you have a sufficient understanding of the requirements, and resources to complete this task. Neglecting to do so will make work significantly more difficult, or impossible to use if done improperly.
Tasks have hard deadlines by when they must be completed by, and points which indicate the expected time to complete. A buffer exists between the two to accommodate unexpected issues.
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Within our project, many deadlines are set by external partners (Pleiades, Air Force Research Lab, and other external collaborators). Failing to complete tasks on time rarely ONLY causes delays: it can jeopardize our mission success, and significantly impact Satellite Lab’s reputation.
When taking on a task, you are agreeing to complete it by the specified deadline. Tasks which are not completed will be reassigned promptly.
If you have any questions, concerns, or issues which may delay work on a task, please reach out ASAP.
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For those who may be unfamilar, the following is a quick refresher of the attributes you can see on individual tasks.
The status of a task indicates where it is in the workflow:
| Status | Meaning |
|---|---|
| Backlog | Task has not been started yet and is available to be claimed. |
| In Progress | Task has been claimed, is actively being worked on. |
| Review | Under review for merge or integration. |
| Done | Task is fully completed. |
| Archived | Task is no longer active or eligible to be worked on. |
The rigor and time commitment of a task:
| Status | Meaning |
|---|---|
| 1 | 1 week time commitment, can be completed over a weekend. |
| 2 | 2 week commitment, multiple days of work, check-in at software meeting. |
| 3 | 3 week commitment, may take more than 1 Sprint to complete. |
| 4+ | Individual tasks should not be this big, and should be broken up accordingly. |
Description & Goals: Initial Ground Station Software Tasking