Lecture on JIRA for Software Development Projects 🛠️

Introduction

• JIRA: Central tool for software development projects.
• Dashboard: Keeps you updated on project activities.

Issues in JIRA

• Core Element: Issues (can be tasks, defects, features, requirements).
• Workflow: Visual representation of issue progress.
  • Customizable workflows through a visual designer.
• Actions on Issues: Adding comments, linking items (Confluence pages, other JIRA issues, external tickets).
• Traceability: Links JIRA issues with code changes (Bitbucket commits, Bamboo build activity).

Searching and Managing Issues

• Search Function: Access via Issues tab for specific or related issues.
• Real-Time Update: Search bar updates results live.
• Keyboard Shortcuts: Quick navigation and actions on issues (e.g., pressing dot key).
• JIRA Query Language (JQL): Advanced search capabilities with auto-completion for complex queries.
• Filters: Save and share searches, use to power dashboard gadgets.

Dashboard

• Importance: Keeps track of high-priority items, progress, and activity.
• Activity Stream: Displays recent actions by team members.

Agile Development in JIRA

• GreenHopper: Popular add-on for agile planning, sprint tracking, and reporting.
• Bonfire: Browser extension for quick issue submission, templates for common inputs, QA session tracking.

Add-Ons and Marketplace

• Atlassian Marketplace: Hundreds of add-ons available
  • Browse and install trial versions with one click.
  • Develop custom add-ons using JIRA’s Java and REST API.

Getting Started

• Free 30-Day Trial: Available for new users to get started with JIRA.