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Disclaimer: The concept of a product roadmap is vast and quite nuanced. However, this article will be focused on working with a product roadmap in Jira. As such, I am coming from an assumption that you already have a roadmap and are ready to transition your vision into Atlassian’s Project Management software.
If this is not the case, please refer to this detailed guide that talks about product roadmaps in general and come back when you are ready to create a product roadmap in Jira.
Estimating work is hard as it is. Using dates over story points as a deciding factor can add even more complications, as they rarely account for the work you need to do outside of actual work, like emails, meetings, and additional research. Dates are also harder to measure in terms of velocity making it harder to estimate how much effort a body of work takes even if you have previous experiences.
Story points, on the other hand, can bring more certainty and simplify planning in the long run… If you know how to use them.
Product management is a multifaceted discipline that plays a critical role in the success of a product or service. It encompasses the strategic planning, development, and execution of products, focusing on understanding customer needs, market trends, and business objectives. In this ever-evolving field, staying informed about the latest tips, tricks, and best practices is essential for product managers to excel in their roles.
However, it’s equally important to be aware of the potential pitfalls and anti-patterns that can derail product initiatives. This guide aims to provide a comprehensive resource for product managers, offering practical insights and strategies for success while highlighting common mistakes to avoid. Whether you’re a seasoned product manager or just starting your journey, this guide will help you navigate the complex landscape of product management with confidence and competence.
Jira is a pretty powerful tool when it comes to automating recurring processes. You can easily automate Jira ticket creation, for example. The whole process probably wouldn’t take longer than ten minutes to set up, especially when you know what you are doing and you follow Jira best practices.
Let’s say you need to make a monthly report on the performance of your blog. You’ll need to check total traffic, conversions, time on page, etc. Jira allows you to set up certain automation rules that will automatically create a ticket on the date you’ve set up.
Jira is one of the most flexible and customizable Project Management tools on the market. It’s also built from the ground up with Agile in mind making it one of the best solutions for managing Sprints in Scrum.
Scrum is a lightweight Project management framework. It is designed to break down a large body of work into iterative increments.
You probably have your favorite recipe you like to treat yourself to every once in a while. Would it still be your go-to dish if you were to miss a couple of ingredients while cooking?
A good checklist in Jira can ensure that you and your team are following the recipe to a tee every time.
Effective project management is essential in software development. Jira’s Epics provide a powerful solution for managing complex software projects, and understanding how to use them can make all the difference.
In this article, we’ll dive deep into the technical aspects of utilizing Epics in the Jira workflow, exploring the advanced features and Jira best practices that can streamline your software development process. So, let’s delve into the intricacies of agile project management in software development and take your workflow to the next level.
I've heard a lot about Jira not being optimized for QA as, at its core, it is specifically a Project Management solution, and, therefore, it is not about test management. But let's be honest here, Jira feels unnecessarily complicated when you get started with it, regardless of your position or goals. And given it's the go-to standard for organizing and managing software development projects – of which QA is an integral part – you'll barely have a choice in the matter.
That being said, Jira can (and should) be optimized in a way that is equally efficient for developing new features, testing, and releasing them.
Railsware is an engineer-led company with a vast portfolio of building projects for companies, so when talking about Jira best practices for developers, we speak from experience.
Jira is by no means perfect. It certainly has its downsides and drawbacks. For instance, it is a behemoth of a product and, as such, is pretty slow when it comes to updates or additions of new functionality.
There’s no denying that Jira is one of the best project management solutions for software development. The platform is feature-rich and exceptionally flexible when it comes to bending it to meet your needs through custom scripts or integrations.
That said, there’s always room for improvement, and the Atlassian Marketplace is one of the best places to start your Jira transformation.
Do you know how they say there’s an app for everything nowadays?
Well, I just went through the catalog on the Atlassian Marketplace. While not completely sold on the previous statement, I do find myself believing that there’s definitely an add-on for anything you’d want Jira to do. And for the things you never knew you wanted.