Bridging the Gap: Why Your Kanban Board Doesn't Match Git Reality

Most Kanban boards fail to reflect the actual state of code tracked in Git repositories, creating a dangerous disconnect between perceived and real progress. By defining each board column as a state verifiable from Git alone, teams can eliminate the fiction that undermines project tracking. Understanding the distinction between code-flow columns (which map to Git states) and task-flow columns (lateral exits) is essential for boards that reflect operational reality rather than aspirational process design.