Self-Paced : Linear
Welcome to Sprint 1, Week 1!
This week, you’ll be diving into the AI Mastery courses and getting familiar with GitHub Copilot to support you on your coding journey.
In this lesson, we’ll focus on Linear, the project tracking tool we’ll be using to take your work from simple code snippets to fully shipped products. Learning to use Linear properly will help prepare you for the real world—because almost every software company, from startups to big tech, uses some form of ticketing system (like Trello, Asana, or Jira).
You’ll be expected to:
- Track your tasks (called “issues”),
- Update them regularly,
- And complete your work on time.
Since most teams (like yours) are remote, we need a shared, structured way of working—because we can’t just tap each other on the shoulder or ask in person.
At ACA, we have a few simple but essential rules you need to follow when using Linear. Before we get into the “Linear 101” tutorial, here’s what we expect from you—starting today and lasting throughout your time here:
✅ a) Always create tickets for your work
Are you working on something? Does your team know what it is? Can we see progress?
We’re not mind readers—the answer is always no.
You must create clear, detailed tickets for any task you’re working on.
- Use a descriptive title.
- Write a meaningful description.
- Update the ticket status as things change.
- Leave notes on what’s been done before progressing or closing the ticket.
🧭 b) Agree on the definition of “done”
What does “complete” actually mean for a task? Don’t assume—get clarity from your team. Make sure everyone agrees on what’s expected before you check something off as finished.
🔁 c) Build a daily habit
Check in with Linear every day. Log what you’re doing, update your tickets, and keep your tasks organized and up to date.
🆘 d) Don’t stay stuck
🤝 e) Adopt a “Company of Owners” mentality
While you’re responsible for your own work, the best teams thrive when everyone looks out for each other.
If you notice that a ticket assigned to your teammate isn’t progressing, hasn’t been updated in a few days, or they seem stuck—don’t ignore it just because you’re not the team leader.
You’re encouraged to step in:
- Ask how it’s going
- Offer help
- Suggest a solution
- Or raise it with the group
Everyone wins when the team succeeds. Think like an owner, not just an individual contributor.
Let’s make this a strong start. Learning to use tools like Linear now will give you a real edge in your career later. Go through these sections from linear and you will be set…
Start-guide
Part 1
https://linear.app/docs/start-guide
Concept
Part 2
https://linear.app/docs/conceptual-model
Complete reading this and mark the lesson as complete