Jira
Jira is a proprietary issue tracking product, developed by Atlassian. It provides bug tracking, issue tracking, and project management functions, designed for software development teams to plan, track, and release software. Here's a comprehensive look into Jira:
History
- Jira was initially released in 2002 by Atlassian, a company founded by Mike Cannon-Brookes and Scott Farquhar in Sydney, Australia.
- The name "Jira" was inspired by the Japanese word "Gojira" (Godzilla), reflecting its powerful tracking capabilities.
- Over the years, Jira has evolved from a simple bug tracker into a comprehensive project management tool, incorporating agile methodologies like Scrum and Kanban.
Features
- Issue Tracking: Allows users to create, manage, and track issues or tasks, with customizable workflows.
- Project Management: Supports multiple project types including software development, business projects, and service desk operations.
- Agile Project Planning: Provides tools for Scrum and Kanban boards, sprint planning, backlogs, and burndown charts.
- Customization: Offers extensive customization options through workflows, custom fields, screens, and issue types.
- Integration: Integrates with numerous third-party tools and Atlassian products like Confluence for documentation, Bitbucket for code management, and others.
- Reporting and Analytics: Provides detailed reporting capabilities for project progress, team performance, and more.
Versions
- Jira Software: Designed for software teams, focusing on agile development practices.
- Jira Service Management: Previously known as Jira Service Desk, it's tailored for IT service management and customer support teams.
- Jira Core: Aimed at business teams for project and task management outside of software development.
- Jira Align: An enterprise-level solution for scaling agile practices across large organizations.
Deployment Options
- Cloud: Hosted by Atlassian on their servers, offering a subscription-based model with automatic updates.
- Server: Self-hosted version, which requires manual updates and maintenance by the organization.
- Data Center: A self-managed option designed for large enterprises with high availability and performance needs.
Community and Ecosystem
- Jira has a vast user community, with numerous forums, tutorials, and user groups for support and networking.
- An extensive marketplace exists for plugins and add-ons that extend Jira's capabilities.
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