In addition to custom workflows for versions and releases, Release Management app allows to create intermediate milestones for both that could be
either linked to accomplishments of certain steps in workflow
or other important check-ins, not necessarily connected with workflow steps
Once specified for versions and/or releases, milestones will be outlined on Timeline view (incl. Gadgets) as well as become input parameters for Burnup and Trends Reports (incl. Gadgets).
The following sections outlines the functionalities in all the details.
To add milestone cherry pick any version or release on the road to open an “Edit“ dialog. Select “Milestones“ tab. Specify your first milestone title, date and Click “Add“.
We support in-line editing for Milestones so pick the property you want to change to alter.
Milestone could be marked as “Achieved“ or not (by default). This could happen either manually clicking on the slider:
or automatically by moving version/release into specific column (status):
If you miss Milestone or create one in the past it will be colored in Amber.
If you schedule a Milestone outside the boundaries of the version/release defined by Start/Release date it will be colored in Yellow.
Milestones are ordered the way you create it. To change it, just drag and drop specific row to the place you want to keep it.
All the Milestones that fits the boundaries of the version / release will be outlined on the timeline. The rest of milestones with dates below “Start date” and/or above “Release date” won't be outlined.
All the “achieved“ milestones are colored in Green. All the missed ones are depicted in Red. The future milestones are Grey’ed-out.
The same functionality exists in timeline Gadget.
With Milestones you can further fine tune your Burnups and Trends reports for versions and releases. Just pick up your milestones in “From-To“ drop-downs to filter the report output. Please find few examples below:
Same option is available in Burnup and Trends Gadgets.