> ## Documentation Index
> Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://kaneo.app/docs/llms.txt
> Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further.

# Plan Work in Backlog

> Use the backlog to prepare work before it enters active execution

Backlog view is your planning layer. Use it to prepare tasks before moving them into active columns.

In Kaneo's data model, backlog items use the `planned` task status. A board column named "Backlog" is just a regular board column, not the same thing as the Backlog view.

## When to use Backlog

Use backlog when you need to:

* Break down upcoming scope
* Prioritize before execution
* Triage ambiguous requests
* Keep active columns focused on in-flight work

## Core workflow

1. Open your project **Backlog** view.
2. Add or edit planned tasks.
3. Apply priority, due date, labels, and assignee.
4. Filter by priority/assignee/due date/labels to review specific slices.
5. Move ready tasks from planning into active execution.

## Recommended planning cadence

* Daily: quick triage for new incoming work
* Weekly: backlog grooming and priority cleanup
* Sprint/start-of-cycle: move only ready tasks into active columns

## Quality checklist for ready tasks

A task is ready to move when it has:

* Clear title and expected outcome
* Owner assigned
* Priority set
* Necessary labels
* Due date (if time-sensitive)

## Next

* [Plan and execute tasks in Board/List](/docs/core/functional/plan-and-execute-tasks)
* [Collaborate with your team](/docs/core/functional/collaborate-with-team)