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The Shortcut Hierarchy

The Shortcut data model is optimized for communication and collaboration so product and engineering can work together to plan, build, and ship efficiently. 

  1. The Shortcut Hierarchy
  2. Stories
  3. Epics
  4. Milestones

Step 1 - The Shortcut Hierarchy

Get an overview of how to organize your work in Shortcut.

The Shortcut Hierarchy

The Shortcut data model is optimized for communication and collaboration so product and engineering can work together to plan, build, and ship efficiently. 

It's always helpful to break down a larger project into its component parts so you can ship iteratively and learn along the way. Begin by laying out the actual work needed to get the project shipped, including any high-level Objectives, Individual epics, and user Stories. This learning path will walk you through how to set up and use Objectives, Epics, and Stories.