If you’re like most people, you probably have a love-hate relationship with JIRA Software. It’s an essential tool for managing software development projects, but it can also be a bit of a beast to use.
Here are 12 tips to help you get the most out of JIRA Software and make your life a little easier in the process.
1. Use the search function
JIRA Software has a powerful search function that lets you find just about anything you need. You can search for issues, projects, people, groups, and more. If you don’t know where to start, try the “Everything” option in the search bar. You can ask the RemoteDBA Administrator for more details.
2. Learn the keyboard shortcuts
JIRA Software has a lot of keyboard shortcuts that can save you time. For example, you can use the “j” key to quickly go to the next issue in your list. A full list of keyboard shortcuts is available in the JIRA Software documentation.
3. Use filters
Filters are a great way to narrow down your search results and find exactly what you’re looking for. You can create filters for individual projects or issues, and you can also share filters with other people. To access your filters, click the “Issues” link in the top navigation bar.
4. Create custom fields
Custom fields are a great way to add extra information to issues in JIRA Software. For example, you could create a custom field for the due date of an issue. To create a custom field, go to the “Issues” link in the top navigation bar and click on the “Fields” link.
5. Use subtasks
Subtasks are a great way to break down large issues into smaller pieces. They can also be used to assign different parts of an issue to different people. To create a subtask, go to the issue you want to divide and click on the “More actions” dropdown menu. Then, select the “Create subtask” option.
6. Use dependencies
Dependencies are a way of linking issues together so that they can’t be resolved independently. For example, you might have an issue that can’t be resolved until another issue is resolved. To create a dependency, go to the issue you want to link and click on the “More actions” dropdown menu. Then, select the “Link” option.
7. Use watchers
Watchers are a great way to keep track of issues that are important to you. When you add yourself as a watcher to an issue, you’ll receive notifications whenever the issue is updated. To add yourself as a watcher, go to the issue and click on the “More actions” dropdown menu. Then, select the “Add watcher” option.
8. Use voting
Voting is a way of showing your support for an issue or feature request. When you vote for an issue, you’re essentially saying that you’d like to see it resolved. To vote for an issue, go to the issue and click on the “More actions” dropdown menu. Then, select the “Vote” option.
9. Use comments
Comments are a great way to provide additional information about an issue. They can also be used to ask questions or start discussions. To add a comment, go to the issue and click on the “Add comment” link.
10. Use attachments
Attachments are a great way to add additional files to an issue. For example, you might want to attach a screenshot or a file from a previous version of the software. To add an attachment, go to the issue and click on the “More actions” dropdown menu. Then, select the “Attach file” option.
11. Use links
Links are a great way to connect related issues together. For example, you might want to link an issue to a bug report or a support ticket. To add a link, go to the issue and click on the “More actions” dropdown menu. Then, select the “Link” option.
12. Use time tracking
Time tracking is a way of recording how much time you’ve spent working on an issue. It can be used for billing purposes or for project planning. To enable time tracking, go to the issue and click on the “More actions” dropdown menu. Then, select the “Enable time tracking” option.
Conclusion:
JIRA Software is a great tool for managing software development projects. It offers a wide range of features and a flexible platform that can be customized to fit your specific needs. Keyboard shortcuts, filters, custom fields, subtasks, dependencies, watchers, voting, comments, attachments, links, and time tracking are just some of the ways you can use JIRA Software to streamline your workflow.
