If you're new to Tracker, or are considering trying it out but haven't signed up yet, check out the Tracker 101 screencast. Thanks to Ian McFarland for recording it.
Nivi, from Venture Hacks, wrote a great article about why Pivotal Tracker is great for startups. It's worth reading even if you're already a fan of Tracker, and nails down the key ingredients to successful project management. Check it out:
We've released the first version of the Tracker API. It's a RESTful HTTP XML interface, uses a simple, token-based authentication mechanism, and allows you to query as well as update stories in your projects.
To get started with the API, read through the API Help page (it includes examples), and create a token on your Profile page.
We plan to enhance the API and add support for more operations and formats (including JSON) based on your feedback. Please let us know what you'd like to see added, either by email or via Satisfaction.
Bruno Miranda posted a review of various agile project management tools including Mingle, VersionOne, TargetProcess, and Tracker. Check it out here.
We've let Bruno know that Tracker is actually under active development. One of the first new features that we'll be rolling out soon is a REST API, followed by various usability improvements that will make it easier to work with larger projects.
We're also looking for more suggestions on how to make Tracker better, especially in the area of higher level planning. Send your ideas to tracker@pivotallabs.com, or post them on Satisfaction.
And if you haven't tried it yet, the Tracker beta is fully open to the public, feel free to sign up.
We've decided to share Tracker with the agile community. Details of the launch have yet to be worked out, including an exact date, but please register here if you're interested in participating in the beta.
Stay tuned for more details!