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Swimlane in User Story Map

What is a Swimlane?

Swimlane splits the story map horizontally to show what is in and out of each release.

Swimlane is of 2 types.

  1. Release

  2. Sprint

    In the above picture, the swimlane shown is Sprint

Both swimlanes contain similar issue types while creating a card. Pictures are shown as proof below.

Creating a Release:

New release can be created in the Release swimlane mode. Click on the “+” button lane for creating a new release in the Release swinlane mode.

Now, add required details i.e. Name, Start Date, Release Date & Description for creating a new release.

Creating a Sprint:

Sprint swimlane is displayed in the below snapshot.

Click on the “+” button lane for creating a new sprint in the Sprint swinlane mode.

Now, add required details i.e. Name, Start Date, End Date & Goal for creating a new sprint.

After adding all details click on the “Save” button to save the newly created sprint.

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