# Projects

## Introduction to Projects

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This article introduces the concept or projects and shows how to create and work with projects in the Timebook's ecosystem.
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In Timebook terminology, projects are containers for work items (epics, stories, tasks, etc.) required to achieve a specific outcome. They can be created either manually, or directly from an [opportunity](https://help.timebook.ai/hc/get-started/discovery/opportunities) that you chose to pursue.

Projects can be linked to Goals through Key Results, ensuring that all work aligns with the organization’s strategic objectives.

## Creating projects

Projects can be created in two ways: manually or by escalating an opportunity to the project form.

### Creating manually

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Go to the **Delivery** tab and click 'Create first project'.
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Enter the details of the project: name, description, date range for which the project is planned, team responsible, and the product it refers to:

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### Generating from opportunity

Once you indicate which opportunity you want to pursue, you can start preparing grounds for development by escalating it into a project.

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Go to **Planning** → **Opportunities** and look up the opportunity on the list.

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Click the 'Generate' button at the top, select 'Project', and enter the details: name, description, date range for which the project is planned, team responsible, and the parent product.

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### Projects overview

The **Projects** tab lets you browse and manage all projects in your team. The default **timeline** view provides you with essential progress information, such as current status and the number of work items, together with a calendar with marked time frames.

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You can change the layout and apply grouping and filtering in the 'Manage view tab'.
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Here's how the timeline view looks like when fully populated.

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The **list** view, on the other hand, provides more details, such as linked [opportunities](https://help.timebook.ai/hc/get-started/discovery/opportunities) and initiatives:

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There is also the **board** view if you're used to working with Kanban boards.
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