Linear – The system for product development

How to Start Using Linear for Product Development

Step 1: Sign Up for Linear#

  1. Visit the Linear sign-up page.
  2. Enter your email address and create a password.
  3. Verify your email to activate your account.

Step 2: Set Up Your Workspace#

  1. Log in to your Linear account.
  2. Click on "Create Workspace" to set up your team’s environment.
  3. Name your workspace and invite team members by entering their email addresses.

Step 3: Create a New Project#

  1. In your workspace, click on the "Projects" tab.
  2. Select "New Project" to initiate a project.
  3. Fill in the project details, including the name and description.
  4. Assign team members to the project by selecting their names from the list.

Step 4: Add Issues to Your Project#

  1. Navigate to your newly created project.
  2. Click on "Add Issue" to create tasks.
  3. Fill in the issue title and description.
  4. Assign the issue to a team member and set a priority level.

Step 5: Utilize Linear for Agents#

  1. Access the "Linear for Agents" feature from the main menu.
  2. Click on "Build and Deploy AI Agents."
  3. Follow the prompts to set up AI agents that can assist with tasks.
  4. Use agents to delegate issues or collaborate on complex tasks by typing commands in the chat interface.

Step 6: Use Coding Sessions#

  1. Navigate to the "Coding Sessions" section.
  2. Assign issues to Linear Agent for coding tasks.
  3. Monitor the progress of coding sessions and review code directly within Linear.

Step 7: Keep Your Documentation Updated#

  1. Use the "Loops" feature to automate documentation updates.
  2. Describe recurring jobs in plain language, and Linear Agent will run them on a schedule.
  3. Ensure all project descriptions and documents reflect the latest changes.

Step 8: Review and Iterate#

  1. Regularly review project progress by checking the "Projects" dashboard.
  2. Use feedback from team members to iterate on project tasks and issues.
  3. Adjust priorities and assignments as needed to keep the project on track.

By following these steps, you will effectively utilize Linear to enhance your product development process. Leverage the power of AI agents to improve collaboration and productivity within your team.

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