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 ### **Project Management Tools (Trello, Jira, Notion) – Why & How to Use Them?**  

Managing game development requires **organization, tracking progress, and collaboration**. These tools help you stay on top of tasks, deadlines, and team coordination.

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### **1. Trello (For Small Teams & Simple Workflow)**

- **Best for:** Indie teams, solo developers, or simple task management.  

- **How it Works:**  

  - Uses **Kanban boards** (To-Do, In Progress, Done).  

  - Allows adding **task cards** with descriptions, due dates, and attachments.  

  - Great for tracking progress visually.  

- **Use Case in Game Development:**  

  - Example board:  

    - 🎮 **Game Design:** Story, mechanics, levels.  

    - 🎨 **Art & Assets:** UI, animations, 3D models.  

    - 🔧 **Programming:** AI, physics, multiplayer.  

    - 🎵 **Audio:** Sound effects, music, voiceovers.  

    - ✅ **Testing & QA:** Bug tracking, playtesting feedback.  

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### **2. Jira (For Complex Projects & Agile Teams)**

- **Best for:** Large projects with structured workflows.  

- **How it Works:**  

  - Uses **Scrum & Agile boards** (good for sprints & iteration).  

  - Includes **issue tracking** (for bug fixes, improvements).  

  - Advanced reports for monitoring progress.  

- **Use Case in Game Development:**  

  - Assign tasks to team members (e.g., "Fix collision detection issue").  

  - Sprint planning: Set goals for a 2-week dev cycle.  

  - Track game-breaking bugs in a **priority-based backlog**.  

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### **3. Notion (For Documentation & Collaboration)**

- **Best for:** Keeping all game design documents in one place.  

- **How it Works:**  

  - Combines wikis, to-do lists, and databases.  

  - Can be used as a Game Design Document (GDD).  

  - Works well for writing down mechanics, lore, character details, etc.  

- **Use Case in Game Development:**  

  - Store game design concepts, scripts, and story elements.  

  - Create a knowledge base for programming references.  

  - Track marketing plans, budgets, and timelines.  

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### **Which One Should You Use?**  

✔ **Solo Devs / Small Teams → Trello + Notion**  

✔ **Mid-Large Teams → Jira + Notion**  

✔ **Documentation Focus → Notion**  

If you want something lightweight, start with **Trello for task tracking** and **Notion for documentation**. As your team grows, **Jira** will help manage larger projects more effectively. 🚀