The structure of a project in Backlogic

The Core Lists in a Backlogic Project

Managing a project effectively isn’t just about tracking tasks—it’s about understanding how everything connects. In Backlogic, every project is built around a set of structured lists that work together to keep stories clear, organized, and actionable.

But what exactly are these lists, and how do they improve project management? Let’s break them down.

1. Stories

Stories are the foundation of Agile project management, and in Backlogic, they follow a structured format:

“As a [role], I want [feature], so that [benefit].”

But instead of treating stories as simple text fields, Backlogic links them to the other core lists—Actors, Classes, and Processes—to ensure clarity and consistency.

✔ Actors define the role

✔ Classes define the feature

✔ Processes define the benefit

This structure allows for smarter filtering, searching, and automation, making backlog management easier and more insightful.

2. Actors ([Role] in a Story)

Actors represent the people or entities interacting with the system, defining who benefits from a story.

Hierarchy & Slicing

Unlike flat role lists, Backlogic maintains a hierarchy, meaning you can:

✔ Easily slice stories to see which ones target a specific actor—including its sub-roles

✔ Maintain clarity in large projects with many stakeholders

✔ Ensure consistency when defining responsibilities

3. Classes ([Feature] in a Story)

Classes are the building blocks of your project, representing the features a user interacts with.

Structured Feature Management

Backlogic tracks class hierarchies, allowing you to:

✔ Find related stories based on shared features

✔ Ensure consistency in feature development across multiple stories

✔ Reduce duplication and improve searchability

4. Processes ([Benefit] in a Story)

Processes define the why behind a story—the goal or business outcome it aims to achieve.

Hierarchy & Automation

Just like Actors and Classes, Processes follow a structured hierarchy, making it easy to:

✔ Identify all stories contributing to a specific process

✔ Track how different features support business goals

✔ Maintain strategic oversight across multiple initiatives

5. How Backlogic Manages These Lists for You

The real power of Backlogic is that it automates list management. Instead of manually maintaining yet another set of structured lists, Backlogic:

✅ Links the right elements to each story automatically

✅ Maintains hierarchies so you can slice, search, and filter with ease

✅ Reduces the mental overhead of managing complexity

So while traditional project management tools leave you with a chaotic backlog, Backlogic structures everything behind the scenes—so you get the benefits without extra work.

Bringing It All Together

By structuring stories around Actors, Classes, and Processes, Backlogic ensures that every piece of your project is connected and easy to manage. No more hunting through text fields or losing track of priorities—everything is structured, searchable, and actionable.