How-To GuideDatadog
How to Create a Sprint in Datadog
Datadog doesn't have a native sprint model — it uses continuous flow or work management instead. If your team runs Scrum, you may want to evaluate Jira, Linear, or Shortcut.
Step-by-step
1
Consider your workflow model
Datadog is designed for continuous flow rather than time-boxed sprints. You can approximate sprint behaviour by using due dates and filtered board views.
2
Create a board with a date filter
Set up a board or list filtered to work due within your sprint window. Name it "Sprint 14" and treat it as your working sprint.
3
Use a dedicated sprint tool alongside
Many teams use Datadog for tracking and a dedicated sprint tool (Jira, Linear) for sprint ceremonies. This is common for hybrid workflows.
Pro tips
- Keep sprint goals outcome-focused ("Reduce checkout abandonment by 15%") rather than task-focused.
- Datadog has a steep learning curve — run a sprint retrospective specifically about the tooling in your first sprint.
- Velocity is a guide, not a target. Don't use it to pressure the team.
About Datadog
Learning curve
Steep
Free tier
Yes
G2 score
4.5 / 5
Setup time
hours_to_days