Jira Atlassian UI/UX -Yay or Nay: Review

JIRA, Atlassian's popular tool for bug tracking and project management, has transformed digital work culture. While its features are powerful, how does its UI/UX measure up? We've used JIRA extensively and analysed its interface and user experience. We'll look at how JIRA's design has changed to keep up with its growing list of features.

JIRA ATLASSIAN SOFTWARE: UI UX REVIEW

JIRA is the best project management software for agile teams and software developers. This agile solution makes it easy for team members and project managers to adjust throughout the complete project life cycle. Jira has tools like scrum and Kanban boards that are ideal for organizing tasks and managing agile teams. For software teams using an agile project management methodology, Jira is a no-brainer. But let us have a complete look at all the angles and figure out what can be appreciated and what can be amended.

DIAMOND FEATURES AND TOOLS

JIRA has an abundance of features to provide its users with an experience they can never let go of! For any business, JIRA tries to integrate the working of different departments.  You can create user stories and issues, plan sprints, and distribute tasks across your software team. Also, you can track and edit your work or related projects faster than ever with in-line editing. You can view and manage tasks across time and schedules to hit your deadlines. You can auto-assign tasks, send Slack messages, and much more.

BUG TRACKING AND MANAGEMENT

Atlassian originally developed Jira to trace bugs in software projects. This functionality remains a fundamental element of Jira’s project management solution today. The tool makes it effortless for developers to locate, track, and record bugs within the software. All bugs and issues can be viewed in the backlog. With all issues in a single view, Jira makes it easy for teams to prioritize which bugs should be addressed first.

TAILORED AS PER NEEDS

Custom workflows allow teams to create a graphic description of their processes. This helps improve responsibility and clarity throughout a project. Aside from the workflows, other areas of Jira, like details and scrum boards, can be fully customized as well. Developers can even use Jira to build custom filters using JQL (Jira Query Language). Jira integrates with 3,000+ third-party apps, so teams can truly extend the software’s functionality. 

COMPLEX USABILITY

Jira does not come with a timeline view. Timelines help see which tasks and subtasks are associated with one another. With a timeline view, project managers can adjust timetables if a problem occurs in one task that will impact others. To get this type of functionality, you would have to get a separate Gantt chart app and connect it to Jira through the Atlassian marketplace.

USER INTERFACE

To maximize the utilization of the software, Jira has an application that makes it easy for the members to communicate, track, assign and work in harmony.

There are multiple options to keep track i.e., tasks assigned, tasks completed, status update of tasks, mentioning in the comment, task priority, assignee and reporters, and multiple boards. The icons are minimal, but the application looks cluttered and sort of tough to navigate.

WRAP UP

JIRA has the potential to turn all businesses’ IT teams into one of the most productive in the industry. The evidence speaks for itself. It is believed by 65,000+ organizations global, including pioneering leaders like Cisco, Square, Spotify, eBay, and Airbnb. With few adjustments, Jira can be the best performing and offering experience software to its users.

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