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Table of Contents

Table of Contents

Why do you need Release Management app?

Nowadays, software is becoming multi-component (for instance microservices-based) and also distributed between various geo-locations. Therefore, it is not enough just to put all the scope into a single Jira version and release as one piece of code.

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Info

Do you use Jira Server or DataCenter? Please take a look at Server / DataCenter versions of our Add-on.

Typical use cases

Release Management Add-on is well suited for orchestrating release packages that include versions from multiple Jira projects. In essence, the add-on extends Jira version workflow, helps packaging multiple versions into releases, provides tools for tracking and managing as well as some extras.

The original use case is defined in the following article: - Release Management of microservices-based solution.

Key Features

Available now:

  • Organize fixVersion from single or multiple Jira Projects on a single Release Board.

  • Add virtual versions: - Epic- or JQL-based to gain maximum flexibility from your Release Management process

  • Package fixVersions and Virtual Versions into complex, multi-tier, cross-project releases

  • Design custom workflows for Versions and Packages.

  • Put it on Roadmap view

  • Switch ON tagging to create custom taxonomy

  • Automate your Release Notes

  • Manage Deployment Environments to gain visibility on what’s deployed where?

  • Get Insights via sophisticated Reports.

  • Create Dashboards for different stakeholders

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  • Integration with Git, GitLab and Bitbucket as well as CI/CD tools

Quick start: Create your first release board

“Release Management” menu item will appear in the main menu, after Release Management app is installed.

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Also, Release Management app is accessible from the project menu:

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  1. Select "Release Management" to view all available Release Boards or/and create a new one.

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2. Click "Create board" button; specify board name, projects to import versions, and confirm by clicking "Create board" item.

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Please navigate to the next sections to find out more features and services.

FAQ & Troubleshooting the App

FAQ & Troubleshooting the App