manage-backlog

Create, prioritize, and maintain a backlog of work items that serves as the single source of truth for what needs to be done, applicable to both agile and classic project methodologies.

If no backlog exists, create BACKLOG.md with standard columns. If one exists, read and validate structure.

Expected: BACKLOG.md exists with valid structure and summary statistics.

Create and maintain a product or project backlog with prioritized items, acceptance criteria, and estimates. Covers user story writing, MoSCoW prioritization, backlog grooming, item splitting, and status tracking. Use when starting a new project and converting scope into actionable items, during ongoing grooming before sprint planning, re-prioritizing after stakeholder feedback or scope changes, or splitting oversized items into implementable pieces. Source: pjt222/development-guides.