Difference Between Bookings, Issues, and Time Entries

In project management, bookings, issues, and time entries serve distinct purposes and function independently. This section outlines their differences and usage.

Bookings

Purpose: Bookings allocate a resource's time in advance, without specifying the exact work. They are flexible and can be updated as project requirements evolve.

Usage:
  • Focuses on reserving resource availability.
  • Used for planning without needing specific issue details.
  • Easily adjustable as plans change.

Example: booking: Reserve 8 hours of Paul's time for the following week.

Issues

Purpose: Issues are used to define specific work or deliverables. When an issue is assigned, the details of what the resource will work on are already known.

Usage:
  • Focuses on planning specific work.
  • Allocates issues linked to deliverables for the resource.
  • Less flexible once work is clearly outlined.

Example: issue: Assign Paul to spend 8 hours working on the mobile app redesign.

Time Entries

Purpose: Time entries record the actual time spent working on issues. They are used for tracking progress, reporting, and billing.

Usage:
  • Focuses on recording the actual time worked.
  • Provides details for reporting and utilization tracking.
  • Essential for monitoring project progress.

Example: time entry: Paul worked 4 hours on the mobile app redesign on Wednesday and 4 hours on Thursday.

Summary

  • Bookings: Reserve time for resources, flexible and can be adjusted.
  • Issues: Define specific work and deliverables.
  • Time Entries: Record the actual time spent on issues for reporting and tracking.
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