Trello: What is it and how it works? Kanban Board Guide
Discover Trello - the simplest task management tool. Learn how Kanban boards work and how to organize your IT team's work effectively.
Trello: What is it and how it works?
Imagine a wall in your room where you hang columns with sticky notes. Each note is a task, and moving it between columns represents progress. Trello is exactly that, but in a digital version. It is the easiest way to stop getting lost in emails and messy to-do lists.
Trello
How does it look in practice? Trello Hierarchy
The structure of Trello is brilliantly simple and consists of three main levels:
- Board - Your main workspace, e.g., Website Project.
- List - A column on the board representing a stage of work (e.g., To Do).
- Card - A single task that you can open to add descriptions, attachments, and deadlines.
Trello or Jira? Comparison
This question often comes up in the context of IT work organization and exams like INF.04.
| Cecha | Feature | Trello |
|---|---|---|
| Difficulty level | Very easy | Requires learning |
| Complexity | Simple visual boards | Extensive processes and reports |
| For whom? | Small teams, personal projects | Large software houses, corporations |
Common Mistakes and Pitfalls
Too many cards on one list
Missing due dates
Pro Tips
Magic keyboard shortcuts
Example: How to create a perfect card?
Title: Create user database\nDescription: We need a table with fields: id, login, password.Quiz: Check your knowledge
What management method is Trello based on?
What next?
- Create a free account at trello.com and build a board for your daily tasks.
- Learn about Power-Ups (e.g., integrating with Google Calendar or Slack).
- Check how Butler automations work - e.g., automatically moving cards when a comment is added.
- Read more about WIP limits in Agile methodology.
- Try organizing your study plan for the INF.04 exam using a Trello board.
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