> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://releaseowl.gitbook.io/releaseowl-docs/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://releaseowl.gitbook.io/releaseowl-docs/releaseowl-user-guide/change-management/sprints.md).

# Sprints

### **Project Integration with External Systems**

Any project created in **ReleaseOwl** can be associated with an external system such as **JIRA**.

Once integrated, you can:

* Sync **Sprints, User Stories** and **Release versions** from the external system into ReleaseOwl.
* Create **Sprints**, **User Stories**, and **Backlogs** directly within **ReleaseOwl**, independent of any external system.

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**Note:** The changes made in the external system get synced to ReleaseOwl, but the changes made in ReleaseOwl do not sync back to the external system.
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### **Syncing Sprints**

1. To sync the sprints from an external system like JIRA, click **Sync Sprints**.

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2. Once the sync is completed, the sprints created in the external system will appear in the ReleaseOwl app.

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### **Project Integration without External Systems**

Alternatively, for projects without ALM integration, sprints can be created and managed directly within ReleaseOwl.

#### **Create a Sprint in ReleaseOwl**

1. Click the **Create Sprint** link.
2. Enter the **Sprint Name** and click **Save**.

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#### **Sprint Details**

* The **status** of the sprint that is currently active or has already started will appear as **Active**.
* Sprints that are in the pipeline will appear as **Draft**.
* The **Start Date** and **End Date** of the active sprint appear under their respective columns in the grid.

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### **Actions on a Sprint**

The following actions can be performed on a sprint:

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| **Edit**            | Allows editing of **Sprint Name**, **Start Date**, and **End Date**. *Note*: Only applicable for sprints created in ReleaseOwl, not synced sprints. |
| ------------------- | --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- |
| **Start Sprint**    | Used to start a sprint that has not yet started. *Note*: Only available for sprints created in ReleaseOwl, not synced from external systems.        |
| **Complete Sprint** | Completes an active sprint. *Note*: Only applicable for sprints created in ReleaseOwl, not those synced from external systems.                      |
| **User Stories**    | Navigates to the User Stories associated with the sprint. Allows syncing from external systems or creating new user stories within ReleaseOwl.      |
| **Cancel Sprint**   | Cancels a sprint if the sprint goal becomes obsolete. Can be used at any time.                                                                      |

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**Note:**

* You can use the **Search** option in the **Sprints** screen by entering text in the search field.
* The sprints can also be sorted either in **Ascending** or **Descending Order** based on your preference.
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