"Integration Task" Basecamp Template

"Integration Task" Basecamp Issue Template

Use our "Integration Task" Basecamp issue template to help your teams build better, faster.

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Finding the Right Template For Your Team

Selecting the right Basecamp issue template is important in building your product and project management workflow. Some teams prefer simple, sparse issues that get to the point, while others prefer complex, documentation-rich issues. Each team is different, and your template should evolve as your team's needs change. With that in mind, we've assembled a library of Basecamp issue templates to help your team find what works. Our "Integration Task" template, which you can find below, is a great starting point.

What Does "Right" Look Like?

The right Basecamp issue template will match your team's stage, maturity, and purpose. Early in the product development process, your team is likely small and working on proof of concepts, where flexibility and quick pivots are key to success. Your team will likely want the lightest-weight issue template possible at this stage, enabling quick iteration without the burden of unnecessary documentation. Your issue template will evolve with your team, and as your team grows, so will your processes. Even with team growth, it's important to document as little as possible to maintain agility. The phrase "as little as possible" is intentionally chosen. If you under-document, you will lack a history of your team's work, the decisions you made, and their "why." You don't want to over-document, either. A good barometer for this is to ask yourself, "Is someone going to read what I'm writing?" If the answer is "yes," you're probably on the right track. If the answer is "no" or "not really," you're probably over-documenting. Striking the right balance is key to maintaining your velocity, and selecting the right Basecamp issue template can help you stay on the right track.

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Stage-Appropriate

Ensure your template strikes the right balance between over- and under-documenting.

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Flexible

Maintain flexibility as your team grows by optimizing for the least documentation possible.

Template

Our "Integration Task" Template

You can copy and paste this Basecamp issue template into Basecamp to create your own, or use Magical.pm to generate it with AI.

Integration Task

[Provide a clear and concise description of the purpose of this integration, including what systems or services are being connected and the intended functionality.]

API Details

[List the API endpoints involved in this integration, including HTTP methods, request parameters, and expected responses.]

Expected Outcome

[Describe the expected outcome of the integration, including any changes in system behavior, data flow, or user experience.]

To-Do:

• [Identify and outline the first actionable task required for the integration.]
• [Specify the second actionable task needed for implementation.]
• [...continue listing all relevant tasks...]

Acceptance Criteria:

• [Clearly define the first success condition or expected outcome of the integration.]
• [Specify the second success condition or expected outcome.]
• [...continue listing all acceptance criteria...]

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Example

"Integration Task" Template Example

Here's an example of our Basecamp issue template in action.

Integration Task

Integrate WayneTech Security System with the Batcomputer API for real-time surveillance feeds, security alerts, and emergency overrides.

API Details

WayneTech Security API

• GET /feeds/live – Fetch live camera feed.

Params: camera_id, resolution
Response: { "stream_url": "..." }

• GET /alerts/recent – Retrieve recent security alerts.

Params: since_timestamp
Response: { "alerts": [...] }

• POST /system/override – Trigger emergency override.

Body: { "auth_code": "****", "duration_seconds": 300 }
Response: { "status": "override_active" }

Expected Outcome

• Live feeds & alerts visible on Batcomputer in real time.
• Secure override mechanism for emergency access.
• Fast, encrypted data transfer with strict authentication.

To-Do:

• Implement API authentication via biometric verification.
• Develop Batcomputer API clients for feeds & alerts.
• Secure override mechanism with time-limited tokens.
• Conduct penetration & integration testing.

Acceptance Criteria:

• Live feeds & alerts load in ≤5s.
• Only authorized users can execute overrides.
• All data transmission is encrypted.
• Passes security audits with no critical issues.

Generating Basecamp Issues with Magical.pm

While you can use this template manually in Basecamp, it's also compatible with Magical.pm, our AI issue generator. Using Magical.pm, you can instantly turn natural language like "unsink the Titanic" (feeling brave?) into perfectly formatted Basecamp issues. Magical.pm works hand-in-hand with Basecamp. When you generate a issue with Magical.pm, it is formatted in markdown, meaning it will perfectly copy into Basecamp, retaining everything from code blocks to headings. Internally, we copy issues from Magical.pm to Basecamp daily, making our workflows significantly faster. This workflow strikes a healthy balance: everything we love about human-generated requirements – the details and context – without the cognitive load and time overhead of perfect formatting, grammar, and writing.

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