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Jira Software Reports Tutorial

Introduction

Jira Software offers a powerful suite of reporting tools that help you visualize, manage, and track your team's progress. Whether you're looking to analyze project performance, team velocity, or individual productivity, Jira's reports provide valuable insights to help you make informed decisions.

Accessing Reports

To access reports in Jira Software, follow these steps:

  1. Navigate to your Jira dashboard.
  2. Click on the project you wish to view reports for.
  3. In the left-hand sidebar, click on Reports.

Types of Reports

Jira Software offers a variety of reports, each designed to provide different insights. Some of the key reports include:

  • Burndown Chart: Tracks the amount of work remaining in a sprint or project.
  • Velocity Chart: Shows the amount of work completed in each sprint, helping you predict future performance.
  • Cumulative Flow Diagram: Visualizes the flow of tasks through different stages of your workflow.
  • Control Chart: Analyzes cycle time for your team's tasks.
  • Epic Report: Provides detailed information about the progress of an epic.
  • Version Report: Tracks the progress of a version over time.

Creating a Burndown Chart

A Burndown Chart helps you track the amount of work remaining in a sprint. To create a Burndown Chart in Jira:

  1. Go to your project and click on Reports.
  2. Select Burndown Chart from the list of available reports.
  3. Choose the sprint you want to analyze.
Example:
If you have a sprint with 50 story points at the start, and you complete 10 points each day, the Burndown Chart will show a downward trend, indicating the decreasing amount of work remaining.

Understanding the Velocity Chart

The Velocity Chart displays the amount of work completed in each sprint, helping you predict future performance. To view the Velocity Chart:

  1. Navigate to your project and click on Reports.
  2. Select Velocity Chart.
  3. Review the chart to see the completed work versus committed work for each sprint.
Example:
If your team commits to 30 story points each sprint and completes 25, the Velocity Chart will show the committed versus completed points, helping you adjust future sprint planning.

Analyzing the Cumulative Flow Diagram

The Cumulative Flow Diagram (CFD) provides a visual representation of the flow of tasks through different stages of your workflow. To access the CFD:

  1. Go to your project and click on Reports.
  2. Select Cumulative Flow Diagram.
  3. Set the time frame and review the chart.
Example:
A CFD with a consistent flow indicates a smooth process, while bottlenecks or gaps highlight areas needing attention.

Using the Control Chart

The Control Chart helps analyze cycle time for your team's tasks, providing insights into process stability and efficiency. To use the Control Chart:

  1. Navigate to your project and click on Reports.
  2. Select Control Chart.
  3. Adjust the time frame and other parameters as needed.
Example:
The Control Chart can show if your team's cycle time is improving, remaining stable, or if there are outliers indicating potential issues.

Tracking Progress with the Epic Report

The Epic Report provides detailed information about the progress of an epic. To view the Epic Report:

  1. Go to your project and click on Reports.
  2. Select Epic Report.
  3. Choose the epic you want to analyze.
Example:
The Epic Report will show the completed versus remaining work for the selected epic, helping you track its progress.

Monitoring Versions with the Version Report

The Version Report tracks the progress of a version over time, helping you ensure timely delivery. To access the Version Report:

  1. Navigate to your project and click on Reports.
  2. Select Version Report.
  3. Choose the version you want to monitor.
Example:
The Version Report will display the completed versus remaining work for the selected version, giving you an overview of its progress.

Conclusion

Jira Software's reporting tools provide powerful insights to help you manage your projects effectively. By understanding and utilizing these reports, you can track your team's performance, identify areas for improvement, and ensure successful project delivery.