如何在TFS 2017中启用功能，在任务板（看板）配置Bug？

Hey folks, let's break down exactly how to enable and set up bug tracking on your task boards (Kanban boards) in TFS 2017. This is per-team configuration, so you'll need to do this for each team that wants bugs visible on their board.

Step 1: Access Team Settings #

First, navigate to your team project and select the specific team you want to configure. Look for the gear icon ⚙️ next to the team name in the top navigation bar—click that to open the team settings panel.

Step 2: Navigate to Board Configuration #

Once in settings, expand the Boards section from the left menu, then select Taskboard (or in some instances, it might be labeled Kanban board depending on your process template). This is where all the board customization lives.

Step 3: Enable Bug Visibility & Configuration #

In the taskboard settings, you'll see a section related to work items. Look for an option like "Show bugs on backlog and board" or "Include bugs as tasks"—the exact wording might vary slightly based on your process template (Scrum, Agile, CMMI).

• If you're using the Scrum template: You'll need to toggle the setting that allows bugs to be treated as backlog items or tasks. Select whether you want bugs to appear alongside user stories on the backlog and flow through the taskboard columns.
• For Agile or CMMI templates: The setting might be more direct—just check the box to include bugs on the taskboard, then you can configure how they're mapped to columns (same as tasks or user stories).

Step 4: Customize Bug Column Mapping (Optional) #

After enabling, you can further configure how bugs move through your taskboard columns. In the same settings panel, look for the Columns tab. Here you can add or remove columns, set which work item types (including bugs) are allowed in each column, and define the "Done" criteria for each stage.

Quick Note: Process Template Considerations #

If you don't see these options, it might be because your process template has restricted bug visibility by default. In that case, you can modify the process template via the TFS Administration Console, but that's a server-level change—so make sure you have the necessary permissions before going that route. For most teams, the per-team settings above should suffice.

内容的提问来源于stack exchange，提问作者Mr. N. Das