Add use cases to Iterations docs
What does this MR do?
Add use cases to https://docs.gitlab.com/ee/user/group/iterations/.
Use case 1: Sprint planning and execution
- Scenario: Product managers and development teams need to plan and execute work in fixed time periods to maintain a predictable delivery cadence. Iterations help structure this workflow by providing clear timeboxes and work tracking. Link to https://docs.gitlab.com/ee/tutorials/scrum_events/index.html.
- Task: Plan and execute a series of 2-week development sprints with multiple teams.
- How iterations are used: Create an iteration cadence for sprint timeboxes, automate sprint rollovers, group issues by iteration on boards, track progress through burndown charts.
- Benefit: Provides structure and automation for Scrum ceremonies while making progress visible to all stakeholders.
Use case 2: Rapid development cycles
- Scenario: Development teams practicing XP need shorter, more frequent release cycles. Iterations help structure this fast-paced workflow while maintaining visibility.
- Task: Implement code changes in 1-week cycles with frequent releases.
- How iterations are used: Configure weekly iteration cadence, use iteration boards to track development status, monitor velocity through iteration analytics.
- Benefit: Enables faster feedback loops while keeping work organized and measurable.
Related issues
Author's checklist
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Reviewer's checklist
Documentation-related MRs should be reviewed by a Technical Writer for a non-blocking review, based on Documentation Guidelines and the Style Guide.
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Any task steps should be written as a numbered list. - If the content still needs to be edited for topic types, you can create a follow-up issue with the docs-technical-debt label.
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Review by assigned maintainer, who can always request/require the reviews above. Maintainer's review can occur before or after a technical writer review.
Edited by Marcin Sedlak-Jakubowski