Simply put, checklists help users organize their work items and ensure their completion in a systematic manner.
Just add a Checklist to the work items, list all the "things" that need to be done, and check them off as you go.
Then, once you're done, you'll have a completed work item detailing all the steps that were completed.
Here's a brief gif showing the process of creating and completing checklist items:
And for those of you who prefer steps to be written out, here's a step-by-step guide 🙂.
- Create a work item
- Click "Add" next to the "To Do" section
- Click "Checklist"
- Input the name of the checklist item and click "Add"
It's worth noting that the decision to use checklists is entirely up to you and your team. They are not mandatory to include when creating and fulfilling a work item.