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diff --git a/doc/user/group/epics/epic_boards.md b/doc/user/group/epics/epic_boards.md index a8bbb0575b3..78cc65f1923 100644 --- a/doc/user/group/epics/epic_boards.md +++ b/doc/user/group/epics/epic_boards.md @@ -1,7 +1,7 @@ --- stage: Plan group: Product Planning -info: To determine the technical writer assigned to the Stage/Group associated with this page, see https://about.gitlab.com/handbook/engineering/ux/technical-writing/#assignments +info: To determine the technical writer assigned to the Stage/Group associated with this page, see https://about.gitlab.com/handbook/product/ux/technical-writing/#assignments --- # Epic boards **(PREMIUM)** diff --git a/doc/user/group/epics/index.md b/doc/user/group/epics/index.md index f2cb437ffda..da6e675f0eb 100644 --- a/doc/user/group/epics/index.md +++ b/doc/user/group/epics/index.md @@ -1,18 +1,16 @@ --- stage: Plan group: Product Planning -info: To determine the technical writer assigned to the Stage/Group associated with this page, see https://about.gitlab.com/handbook/engineering/ux/technical-writing/#assignments +info: To determine the technical writer assigned to the Stage/Group associated with this page, see https://about.gitlab.com/handbook/product/ux/technical-writing/#assignments --- # Epics **(PREMIUM)** -> Single-level epics were [moved](https://gitlab.com/gitlab-org/gitlab/-/issues/37081) from GitLab Ultimate to GitLab Premium in 12.8. +When [issues](../../project/issues/index.md) share a theme across projects and +milestones, you can manage them by using epics. -When [issues](../../project/issues/index.md) share a theme across projects and milestones, -you can manage them by using epics. - -You can also create child epics, and assign start and end dates, -which creates a visual roadmap for you to view progress. +You can also create child epics and assign start and end dates, which creates +a visual roadmap for you to view progress. Use epics: @@ -37,6 +35,22 @@ graph TD Also, read more about possible [planning hierarchies](../planning_hierarchy/index.md). +### Child issues from different group hierarchies + +<!-- When feature flag is removed, integrate this info as a sentence in +https://docs.gitlab.com/ee/user/group/epics/manage_epics.html#add-an-existing-issue-to-an-epic --> + +> - [Introduced](https://gitlab.com/gitlab-org/gitlab/-/issues/371081) in GitLab 15.5 [with a flag](../../../administration/feature_flags.md) named `epic_issues_from_different_hierarchies`. Disabled by default. +> - [Enabled on GitLab.com](https://gitlab.com/gitlab-org/gitlab/-/issues/373304) in GitLab 15.5. + +FLAG: +On self-managed GitLab, by default this feature is unavailable. To make it available, ask an administrator to [enable the feature flag](../../../administration/feature_flags.md) named `epic_issues_from_different_hierarchies`. +On GitLab.com, this feature is available. + +You can add issues from a different group hierarchy to an epic. +To do it, paste the issue URL when +[adding an existing issue](manage_epics.md#add-an-existing-issue-to-an-epic). + ## Roadmap in epics **(ULTIMATE)** If your epic contains one or more [child epics](manage_epics.md#multi-level-child-epics) that diff --git a/doc/user/group/epics/linked_epics.md b/doc/user/group/epics/linked_epics.md index 89699661efa..4049ac2e9a1 100644 --- a/doc/user/group/epics/linked_epics.md +++ b/doc/user/group/epics/linked_epics.md @@ -1,7 +1,7 @@ --- stage: Plan group: Product Planning -info: To determine the technical writer assigned to the Stage/Group associated with this page, see https://about.gitlab.com/handbook/engineering/ux/technical-writing/#assignments +info: To determine the technical writer assigned to the Stage/Group associated with this page, see https://about.gitlab.com/handbook/product/ux/technical-writing/#assignments --- # Linked epics **(ULTIMATE)** diff --git a/doc/user/group/epics/manage_epics.md b/doc/user/group/epics/manage_epics.md index 26826ec5832..0a12f551588 100644 --- a/doc/user/group/epics/manage_epics.md +++ b/doc/user/group/epics/manage_epics.md @@ -2,7 +2,7 @@ type: howto stage: Plan group: Product Planning -info: To determine the technical writer assigned to the Stage/Group associated with this page, see https://about.gitlab.com/handbook/engineering/ux/technical-writing/#assignments +info: To determine the technical writer assigned to the Stage/Group associated with this page, see https://about.gitlab.com/handbook/product/ux/technical-writing/#assignments --- # Manage epics **(PREMIUM)** @@ -213,6 +213,16 @@ To view epics in a group: 1. On the top bar, select **Main menu > Groups** and find your group. 1. On the left sidebar, select **Epics**. +### Who can view an epic + +Whether you can view an epic depends on the [group visibility level](../../public_access.md) and +the epic's [confidentiality status](#make-an-epic-confidential): + +- Public group and a non-confidential epic: You don't have to be a member of the group. +- Private group and non-confidential epic: You must have at least the Guest role for the group. +- Confidential epic (regardless of group visibility): You must have at least the Reporter + role for the group. + ### Cached epic count > - [Introduced](https://gitlab.com/gitlab-org/gitlab/-/issues/299540) in GitLab 13.11 [with a flag](../../../administration/feature_flags.md) named `cached_sidebar_open_epics_count`. Enabled by default. @@ -329,8 +339,8 @@ automatically added to the epic. #### Add an existing issue to an epic -Existing issues that belong to a project in an epic's group, or any of the epic's -subgroups, are eligible to be added to the epic. Newly added issues appear at the top of the list of +You can add existing issues to an epic, including issues in a project in an epic's group, or any of +the epic's subgroups. Newly added issues appear at the top of the list of issues in the **Epics and Issues** tab. An epic contains a list of issues and an issue can be associated with at most one epic. @@ -339,7 +349,7 @@ current parent. Prerequisites: -- You must have at least the Reporter role for the epic's group. +- You must be able to [view the epic](#who-can-view-an-epic). - You must be able to [edit the issue](../../project/issues/managing_issues.md#edit-an-issue). To add an existing issue to an epic: @@ -356,14 +366,13 @@ To add an existing issue to an epic: #### Create an issue from an epic -> [Introduced](https://gitlab.com/gitlab-org/gitlab/-/issues/5419) in GitLab 12.7. - Creating an issue from an epic enables you to maintain focus on the broader context of the epic while dividing work into smaller parts. Prerequisites: -- You must have at least the Reporter role for the epic's group. +- You must be able to [view the epic](#who-can-view-an-epic). +- You must have at least the Reporter role for the project. To create an issue from an epic: @@ -479,6 +488,8 @@ When you add an epic that's already linked to a parent epic, the link to its cur Epics can contain multiple nested child epics, up to a total of seven levels deep. +Maximum number of direct child epics is 100. + ### Add a child epic to an epic Prerequisites: |