**Course Title:** Agile Methodologies: Principles and Practices **Section Title:** Agile Tools and Technologies **Topic:** Set up a project in an Agile tool and manage a simulated sprint.(Lab topic) **Objective:** In this lab topic, you will learn how to set up a project in a popular Agile tool and manage a simulated sprint. You will gain hands-on experience with Agile tooling and apply Agile principles and practices in a simulated environment. **Software Used:** For this lab topic, we will use [JIRA Software](https://www.atlassian.com/software/jira) and [Trello](https://trello.com/), two of the most widely used Agile tools. **Set up a Project in JIRA:** 1. **Create a JIRA Account:** If you haven't already, create a free account on [Atlassian's website](https://www.atlassian.com/software/jira). 2. **Create a JIRA Project:** Once you're logged in, click on the "Create project" button and select "Agile project" as the project type. Choose a project name, and select the "Scrum" or "Kanban" template, depending on your preference. 3. **Configure the Project:** Configure your project by setting up the necessary components, such as boards, workflows, and issue types. **Set up a Project in Trello:** 1. **Create a Trello Account:** If you haven't already, create a free account on [Trello's website](https://trello.com/). 2. **Create a Trello Board:** Once you're logged in, click on the "Create board" button and enter a name for your board. 3. **Configure the Board:** Configure your board by adding lists, such as "To-Do", "In Progress", and "Done", and setting up necessary tasks and subtasks. **Managing a Simulated Sprint in JIRA:** 1. **Create a Sprint:** Create a new sprint by clicking on the "Create sprint" button and selecting the start and end dates for the sprint. 2. **Add Tasks:** Add tasks to the sprint by creating new issues or dragging existing issues onto the sprint board. 3. **Prioritize Tasks:** Prioritize tasks based on their importance and complexity, and assign them to team members. 4. **Track Progress:** Track progress by updating the task status and moving them across the board. **Managing a Simulated Sprint in Trello:** 1. **Create a Sprint List:** Create a new list to represent the sprint and add it to the board. 2. **Add Cards:** Add new cards to represent tasks and move them across the board as they progress. 3. **Prioritize Cards:** Prioritize cards based on their importance and complexity, and assign them to team members using "@" mentions. 4. **Track Progress:** Track progress by moving cards across the board and updating the card status. **Best Practices:** 1. **Use Clear and Concise Language:** Use clear and concise language when creating tasks and card titles. 2. **Prioritize Tasks:** Prioritize tasks based on their importance and complexity. 3. **Assign Tasks:** Assign tasks to team members and track progress. 4. **Update Task Status:** Update task status regularly to reflect progress. **Conclusion:** In this lab topic, you have learned how to set up a project in JIRA and Trello, two popular Agile tools, and manage a simulated sprint. You have gained hands-on experience with Agile tooling and applied Agile principles and practices in a simulated environment. **What's Next:** In the next topic, 'Presentation of final projects: Applying Agile methodologies', you will create and present a final project that applies Agile methodologies.