JIRA Woes...
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Hi All, I have mentioned in the past I have had Jira landed on me, the general response from the learned crowd was 'Kill it, Kill it with Fire'. I didn't really follow that view as I used to have manage tests and documentation using a combo of Access, Excel & Word (fun times), Jira appeared to have it all in one place. However one thing struck me as weird is the 'prefered' way to get to tests is using the menu's Project -> Test -> Plan Test Cycle and then select from the appropriate tests down the side. Fine a little illogical but I can deal with it. This works if you have the 'frame' open, also if you execute a ticket with the Execute button you can execute a test outside of a test cycle, which will cause my Boss to meltdown...
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Hi All, I have mentioned in the past I have had Jira landed on me, the general response from the learned crowd was 'Kill it, Kill it with Fire'. I didn't really follow that view as I used to have manage tests and documentation using a combo of Access, Excel & Word (fun times), Jira appeared to have it all in one place. However one thing struck me as weird is the 'prefered' way to get to tests is using the menu's Project -> Test -> Plan Test Cycle and then select from the appropriate tests down the side. Fine a little illogical but I can deal with it. This works if you have the 'frame' open, also if you execute a ticket with the Execute button you can execute a test outside of a test cycle, which will cause my Boss to meltdown...
The opinions about Jira seem mixed, see: best-bug-issue-tracking-tools-for-small-development-teams~jira[^] At the moment we are using a prehistoric version of OnTime that needs to be replaced. Some of my colleagues mentioned Jira, but I would prefer YouTrack as it integrates with TeamCity which we already have: bug-issue-tracking-tools-for-small-development-teams~youtrack[^]
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The opinions about Jira seem mixed, see: best-bug-issue-tracking-tools-for-small-development-teams~jira[^] At the moment we are using a prehistoric version of OnTime that needs to be replaced. Some of my colleagues mentioned Jira, but I would prefer YouTrack as it integrates with TeamCity which we already have: bug-issue-tracking-tools-for-small-development-teams~youtrack[^]
It seems like it has been added to by different people, at different time, to do different things. Now it can do various things some of which it was never meant to and it seems to be touted by people for various uses it can be be put to, like a Swiss Army Pen Knife, not the ideal tool but better than nothing. :-D
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Hi All, I have mentioned in the past I have had Jira landed on me, the general response from the learned crowd was 'Kill it, Kill it with Fire'. I didn't really follow that view as I used to have manage tests and documentation using a combo of Access, Excel & Word (fun times), Jira appeared to have it all in one place. However one thing struck me as weird is the 'prefered' way to get to tests is using the menu's Project -> Test -> Plan Test Cycle and then select from the appropriate tests down the side. Fine a little illogical but I can deal with it. This works if you have the 'frame' open, also if you execute a ticket with the Execute button you can execute a test outside of a test cycle, which will cause my Boss to meltdown...
Jira is a tool which is powerful and extensible. That said, like any tool, it all depends on how you integrate it into your company, and how good the configured workflows match the real-life processes. If they do not match, as with any tool, you'll end up butthurt and crying - But that's not Jiras fault, but someone higherup ind the command chain not understanding how tools are supposed to help employees get work done effective and efficient rather than self-inflating a boss' ego about doing things the way he wants them done.
I only have a signature in order to let @DalekDave follow my posts.
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Jira is a tool which is powerful and extensible. That said, like any tool, it all depends on how you integrate it into your company, and how good the configured workflows match the real-life processes. If they do not match, as with any tool, you'll end up butthurt and crying - But that's not Jiras fault, but someone higherup ind the command chain not understanding how tools are supposed to help employees get work done effective and efficient rather than self-inflating a boss' ego about doing things the way he wants them done.
I only have a signature in order to let @DalekDave follow my posts.
I think the issue is my Boss is a big JIRA advocate, other higher people are not. Also the software dept doesn't want to use it as they think 'Big Brother is watching them' or something.
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I think the issue is my Boss is a big JIRA advocate, other higher people are not. Also the software dept doesn't want to use it as they think 'Big Brother is watching them' or something.
JIRAssic park ! :omg:
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Hi All, I have mentioned in the past I have had Jira landed on me, the general response from the learned crowd was 'Kill it, Kill it with Fire'. I didn't really follow that view as I used to have manage tests and documentation using a combo of Access, Excel & Word (fun times), Jira appeared to have it all in one place. However one thing struck me as weird is the 'prefered' way to get to tests is using the menu's Project -> Test -> Plan Test Cycle and then select from the appropriate tests down the side. Fine a little illogical but I can deal with it. This works if you have the 'frame' open, also if you execute a ticket with the Execute button you can execute a test outside of a test cycle, which will cause my Boss to meltdown...
"Doctor, doctor! My boss has a meltdown when I click this!"
I wanna be a eunuchs developer! Pass me a bread knife!
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I think the issue is my Boss is a big JIRA advocate, other higher people are not. Also the software dept doesn't want to use it as they think 'Big Brother is watching them' or something.
glennPattonWork wrote:
the software dept doesn't want to use it as they think 'Big Brother is watching them' or something.
Tell them that Big Brother looks down harshly on those who obstinately refuse to follow agreed company processes, and that Big Brother is very good at watching availability lists on LinkedIn.
I wanna be a eunuchs developer! Pass me a bread knife!