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Developing
Learn how to develop schemas by using the DevOps Plan Designer.
Developing Schemas
You can develop or modify schemas with the DevOps Plan Designer.
Schemas and packages
This topic explains the concept of using schemas and packages in DevOps Plan.
DevOps Plan predefined schemas
This topic lists the predefined schemas available with DevOps Plan.

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Install and deploy DevOps Plan
Find information about installing and deploying DevOps Plan.
Developing
Learn how to develop schemas by using the DevOps Plan Designer.
- Developing Schemas
  You can develop or modify schemas with the DevOps Plan Designer.
  - Understanding the functions of the DevOps Plan schema developer
    This topic provides an overview of the tasks typically performed by a schema developer.
  - Overview of the DevOps Plan Designer interface
    The DevOps Plan Designer includes several different windows, or views, that you will use to perform your schema development tasks.
  - DevOps Plan schemas
    This topic explains the concept of a DevOps Plan schema.
  - Customizing a schema
    To modify how change requests are handled, you need to use the Designer to customize the records and fields of a schema.
  - Schemas and packages
    This topic explains the concept of using schemas and packages in DevOps Plan.
    - DevOps Plan predefined schemas
      This topic lists the predefined schemas available with DevOps Plan.
    - DevOps Plan Agile schema
      You can use the DevOps Plan Agile schema to follow agile project practices and product managers to track the project's progress.
    - DevOps Plan FullSAFe schema
      DevOps Plan FullSAFe schema is a full featured schema that ships with DevOps Plan.
    - DevOps Plan Requirement and Ideation schema
      You can use the DevOps Plan Requirements and Ideation schema to divide larger pieces of work into smaller pieces of work. This is especially helpful if multiple team members are working on a larger feature. Everybody will be able to manage their own work while still contributing to a larger, trackable body of work.
    - DevOps Plan packages
      This topic describes the latest version of each DevOps Plan package.
  - Packages and integrations
    This topic explains the concepts of DevOps Plan packages and integrations.
  - Test Management and Requests
    You can use the DevOps Plan TestManagement and Requests feature to create and track test plans and add approval processes to the record.
  - User privileges
    This topic describes the privileges that are available for DevOps Plan users and user groups.
  - Working with users
  - Working with user groups
  - Working with Forms
    You must create a record form for each record type in your schema. You can also define a submit form for each record type.
  - Working with charts
    Charts are essential tools for visualizing data and managing projects. You can use Gantt and timeline charts for project management based on availability in different schemas.
  - Working with approvals
    Users can use Approvals to view and manage approval requests that are either pending or completed using the Pending Requests and Completed Requests tabs.
  - Creating a security model
    This topic provides an overview of the process to create a security model.
  - Using hooks to customize your workflow
    This topic provides guidelines for using hooks to implement your workflow.
  - Record locking
    When multiple users attempt to simultaneously update a record, the database locking model ensures that the update from each user succeeds as a unit, but each update overwrites the previous update.
  - Customizing the Web
    The Designer provides many ways to customize the underlying schema and functionality that the DevOps Plan accesses.
  - DevOps Plan email
    This topic provides a description of the supported DevOps Plan email features.
  - Importing data into DevOps Plan using Import feature
    The Configuration > Import feature allows teamspace admins or userdb super-users to add data to the DevOps Plan application. There are two primary methods for bulk data import: using sample data and uploading a zip file.
  - Enhancing the Export to JSON feature
    You can use the Export to JSON feature to export detailed information related to a record into a JSON format.
  - Enhanced Subscribe feature
    You can now use the Subscribe toggle-button in a work item to subscribe yourself in one-click.
  - Cloning existing records
    By cloning existing records you can create an exact copy of an existing record. This ability is useful when you have to create similar records frequently, ensuring consistency and saving time.
Integrating
You can integrate DevOps Plan with other software by adding packages to existing schema.
Extending product function
Learn how to extend the product.
Reference
Review reference information for the product.

DevOps Plan predefined schemas

This topic lists the predefined schemas available with DevOps Plan.


Schema	Description	Packages included
Agile	A flexible, iterative approach to project management and software development that emphasizes collaboration, customer feedback, and rapid delivery of small, functional increments.	Agile Approvals Capacity Planning EmailPlus Exploratory Mapping Mentions RichNotes SCMIntegration TestManagement Webhooks
ALM	A structured process model built on HCL VersionVault that manages software development changes through defined roles, activities, baselines, and controlled workflows to ensure traceability and consistency.	ALMProject ALMWork AMStateTypes Webhooks
Blank	Contains only record types. Use Blank to create a schema from scratch.	None
DefectTracking	A process of identifying, recording, managing, and resolving bugs or issues in software to ensure quality and improve system reliability throughout the development lifecycle. .	Attachments Customer DefectTrackingSetup Email History Notes Project Resolution Webhooks
FullSAFe	A comprehensive methodology for applying Agile, Lean, and DevOps practices across large enterprises, enabling alignment, collaboration, and delivery across multiple teams and departments.	Approvals Attachments Capacity Planning EmailPlus Exploratory FullSAFe Mapping Mentions RichNotes SCMIntegration TestManagement Webhooks
TestManagement	Process of planning, organizing, executing, and tracking software testing activities to ensure product quality and meet project requirements.	Approvals TestManagement EmailPlus RichNotes Mentions Webhooks
UnifiedChange Management (UCM)	A process framework built on HCL VersionVault that standardizes and automates software change management through controlled development streams, baselines, and integration workflows.	Attachments AMStateTypes BaseCMActivity Email History Notes Resolution UCMPolicyScripts UCMSetup UnifiedChangeManagement