Software development teams and Scrum Masters
Starting a new sprint or iteration in software development
Use cases
About
The Kanban in Software Development Industry mind map template provides a structured visualization of the Kanban workflow tailored for software teams, covering key stages from Backlog to Deployment across 33 nodes. This template helps teams manage workflow and improve efficiency by defining explicit policies such as 'Cards must be prioritized and sized' and 'Only product owner can add cards here'. It includes columns for To do, Development, Testing, and Done, with subcategories like 'User Stories', 'Intangible', 'Defect', and 'Fixed Date' to classify work items. The template also enforces rules like 'Card is DONE only when Code Review is completed' and 'Test cases must be documented before testing can start', making it a practical cheat sheet for agile teams.
Terms and ConditionsWhen to use this template
DevOps engineers and release managers
Visualizing and optimizing a continuous delivery pipeline
Agile coaches and team leads
Onboarding new team members to Kanban practices
How to use this template
Step 1
Open and Review Kanban Structure
Open the template in Xmind to review the predefined columns including Backlog, Development, and Deployment.
Step 2
Customize Policies and Card Types
Modify the explicit policies and work categories like User Stories or Defects to align with your team's specific software development workflow.
Step 3
Manage Tasks and Share Progress
Add task cards to the board and move them across stages before sharing the final map with your team for daily stand-ups.
Frequently asked questions
The template includes columns for Backlog, To do, Development, Testing, Done, and Deployment, with explicit policies and card types like User Stories, Defect, and Fixed Date.
Open the .xmind file in Xmind, then customize the columns and policies to match your team's workflow. Add cards under each column and move them as work progresses.
Yes, the template is fully editable in Xmind. You can rename columns, add new policies, and adjust the card types to fit your project needs.
Key policies include: 'Only product owner can add cards here', 'Cards must be prioritized and sized', 'Any available developer can pull', and 'Card is DONE only when Code Review is completed'.
While designed for software development, the Kanban structure is generic enough to adapt for any workflow by renaming columns and policies.
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