Reportes en Jira

Efficient project management requires tools that allow us to visualize progress and make informed decisions. Jira offers powerful reporting capabilities that, combined with the filters we learned earlier, allow us to monitor the progress of our teams and projects effectively. These reports are critical for identifying trends, anticipating problems, and adjusting planning as needed.

How do reports work in Jira and why are they important?

Reports in Jira are graphical visualizations that transform our project data into actionable information. They are fed by the filters we previously created, allowing us to customize the information we want to analyze. For example, we can create reports that show only high-priority tasks, blocked tasks or tasks in progress.

The connection between filters and reports is fundamental, since filters act as the base that connects everything in Jira. This integration allows us to:

• Segment information according to our specific needs.
• Graphically visualize the status and progress of the project.
• Centralize important data in dashboards for real-time monitoring.

Let's see the main types of reports that Jira offers for tracking agile projects.

What does the burndown chart show us?

Theburndown chart is a visual tool that shows the work remaining in a sprint compared to the time available. This report is essential for monitoring whether the team is on track to complete all committed work.

To interpret it correctly, we must understand its three main elements:

1. Vertical axis: represents the amount of work the team must complete during the sprint, measured in story points, estimated hours or number of tasks.

2. Red line: shows the amount of outstanding work. As the team completes tasks, this line should go down. If it remains flat, it indicates that no work is being completed, and if it rises, it suggests that unplanned work is being added.

3. Gray line: serves as a reference to show how the team should progress if work were completed in a linear fashion. If the red line is below the gray line, the team is progressing faster than expected; if it is above, it may not complete all the work on time.

This report should be used throughout the sprint to constantly monitor the team's progress.

How to interpret the velocity chart?

Thevelocity chart shows the amount of work completed in previous sprints, which helps predict how much work the team can take on in future sprints. This report is essential for planning future sprints.

To interpret it correctly, we must understand its five components:

1. Vertical axis: shows the estimate of work for each sprint, either in story points, estimated time or number of tasks.

2. Gray bars: represent the team's initial commitment at the start of the sprint, not including subsequent changes.

3. Green bars: show the work actually completed at the end of the sprint, including adjustments made during the sprint.

4. Black line: indicates the average work completed in the sprints shown, useful for predicting future team capacity.

5. Horizontal axis: shows the most recent sprints completed by the team, allowing patterns of performance to be identified.

This chart should always be used when planning future sprints, as it provides valuable information about the actual capacity of the team.

What information does the cumulative flowchart provide?

Thecumulative flow diagram shows the status of tasks over time, allowing you to visualize how work flows through the different states (to do, in progress, done). This report is excellent for identifying bottlenecks in the process.

To interpret it correctly, we must understand its three main elements:

1. Colored areas: each color represents a workflow status. If an area widens, there are more tasks in that state; if it remains constant, the number of tasks has not changed.

2. Horizontal axis: shows the evolution of the workflow over time, making it possible to identify patterns in the team's progress.

3. Vertical axis: indicates the total number of tasks in the project or sprint. If the top line goes up, new tasks are being added; if it remains constant, no new tasks have been added.

How to access reports in Jira?

Accessing reports in Jira is very simple. All you have to do is:

1. Go to the left side of the interface.
2. Search and click on "Reports".
3. Select "All reports" to see all the predefined reports.
4. Click on the name of the report you wish to view.

When you enter each report, you will find at the top the title and a description of how to interpret it correctly.

It is advisable to explore all available reports to determine which ones best fit the specific needs of your team and project.

The reports in Jira are powerful tools that, when used correctly, can transform the way we manage our projects. We invite you to experiment with these reports and discover how they can help you improve visibility and control over your agile projects. What reports do you currently use in your team? Have you found any particularly useful for your specific needs?