# Backlog

The backlog is where you organize and prioritize work before it moves to the board.

## Overview

The backlog provides a list view of all work items, sorted by priority. Use it to:

- Plan upcoming work
- Prioritize items
- Organize work into milestones
- Groom and estimate work

## Prioritization

Drag items up or down to change their priority. Items at the top are highest priority.

You can also set explicit priority levels:

- **Critical** - Must be done immediately
- **High** - Important, do soon
- **Medium** - Normal priority
- **Low** - Nice to have

## Filtering and Sorting

### Quick Filters

- **Unassigned** - Items without an assignee
- **My Items** - Items assigned to you
- **Overdue** - Past due date

### Sort By

- Priority (default)
- Created date
- Updated date
- Due date
- Assignee

## Bulk Actions

Select multiple items to:

- Assign to someone
- Change priority
- Add to milestone
- Move to board
- Delete

## Moving to Board

When work is ready to start:

1. Select items in the backlog
2. Click "Move to Board" or drag to a column
3. Items appear in the specified status column

## Milestones

Group backlog items into milestones for release planning:

1. Create a milestone with a target date
2. Drag items into the milestone
3. Track progress on the milestone view