# Projects (https://yapl.app/en/docs/user-guides/projects)

# Project Management

Projects are the core organizational unit in YAPL. They represent distinct pieces of work with defined timelines, budgets, and team assignments.

## Understanding Projects

Projects in YAPL provide:

- **Organizational Structure** - Container for plans, tasks, and resources
- **Team-Based Access** - Controlled through team assignments
- **Lifecycle Management** - Status tracking from planning to completion
- **Budget Tracking** - Financial monitoring and cost control
- **Timeline Management** - Start and end dates with progress tracking

## Project Architecture

```
Project
├── Basic Information
│   ├── Name, Description, Code
│   ├── Status (Planning → Active → Completed)
│   └── Client and Location
├── Timeline & Budget
│   ├── Start and End Dates
│   └── Budget Amount and Currency
├── Team Assignments (1-10 teams)
└── Plans (schedules with tasks)
    └── Tasks, Dependencies, Resources
```

## In This Section

### Getting Started
- **[Creating Projects](/docs/user-guides/projects/creating-projects)** - Set up new projects step by step

### Configuration
- **[Project Settings](/docs/user-guides/projects/project-settings)** - Configure project properties and details

### Lifecycle
- **[Project Lifecycle](/docs/user-guides/projects/project-lifecycle)** - Understand status transitions
- **[Archiving Projects](/docs/user-guides/projects/archiving-projects)** - Long-term project storage

### Analytics
- **[Project Metrics](/docs/user-guides/projects/project-metrics)** - Track progress and performance

## Quick Reference

| Task | Location |
|------|----------|
| Create project | Projects > Create Project |
| Edit project | Projects > [Project] > Edit |
| Change status | Projects > [Project] > Status |
| Assign teams | Projects > [Project] > Teams |
| View metrics | Projects > [Project] > Overview |
| Archive project | Projects > [Project] > Archive |

## Project Status Overview

| Status | Description | Next States |
|--------|-------------|-------------|
| **Planning** | Initial setup phase | Active, Archived |
| **Active** | Work in progress | On Hold, Completed, Archived |
| **On Hold** | Temporarily paused | Active, Completed, Archived |
| **Completed** | Work finished | Archived |
| **Archived** | Long-term storage | None |

## Subscription Limits

| Tier | Project Limit | Plans per Project |
|------|---------------|-------------------|
| Trial | Unlimited | Unlimited |
| Basic | 5 active | 2 |
| Professional | Unlimited | Unlimited |

## Best Practices

### Planning Phase
- Define clear project scope before creation
- Set realistic timelines
- Identify all teams that need access
- Configure project code format

### Active Phase
- Regularly update project status
- Monitor progress through metrics
- Adjust timelines as needed
- Keep team assignments current

### Completion
- Verify all work is complete
- Review project metrics
- Mark as completed
- Archive when no longer needed

## Related Topics

- [Your First Project](/docs/getting-started/first-project) - Getting started guide
- [Team Assignments](/docs/user-guides/teams/team-assignments) - Access control
- [Plans](/docs/user-guides/plans) - Schedule management
- [Tasks](/docs/user-guides/tasks) - Work items