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RE: Jira - The leading software development tool for agile teams
So I think this hunt has sold Jira short and you could have discussed a lot more about the benefits of this product. A lot of the screenshots are from the old software too which doesn't show it in it's best light. Here's my review:
Pros:
- One of my favourite things about Atlassian (creators of Jira) is that they have a whole series of products which work together to help aid in delivering software easier. For documentation, they have confluence, for source control they have bitbucket, for customer service they have service desk and of course for project management they have Jira. As these all work together you can work with tools your familiar with very easily.
- The software can be easily adapted based on your team's style, whether you want to work SCRUM, Waterfall, etc you can use their tools to help improve your software delivery process.
- Jira can be deployed both on the cloud or on-premise, this is important for large organisations which obviously don't want to risk their important ideas being compromised.
- Through their store, you can add multiple different adds for various different tools you may need.
- Highly supported by other software to allow one-click integrations with tools such as a Slack or AHA.
- They have created a pricing structure which I believe is very reasonable for smaller teams. Their pricing grows with your team, for example, it only costs $10 per month for teams of 10.
- In the past year they've done some great work to improve the overall UX of their product, previously it was very clunky and overall a bit confusing for new starters. They've spent a lot of time improving the overall user journey and refining the terminology to make it more accessible for non-technical users.
Cons:
- You will need other software to correctly plan for Jira in my opinion, this could be through an add-on or through something built around building roadmaps. Of course, you could do this partially in Jira, but it really doesn't everything you would need as a product owner to correctly build both a presentable and easy to understand roadmap for your company. I know they don't aim to do this, but important to note for software teams.
Pros:
The reviewer appreciates Atlassian's ecosystem of products (Confluence, Bitbucket, Jira Service Desk) and their seamless integration, which facilitates a smoother workflow.
Jira's adaptability is highlighted as a significant benefit, allowing customization to fit various development methodologies like SCRUM or Waterfall.
Deployment flexibility is mentioned as a key advantage, with options for both cloud and on-premise setups, catering to organizations with stringent security requirements.
The availability of add-ons from the Atlassian Marketplace enhances Jira's functionality.
Integration support for popular tools like Slack, and the tiered pricing structure, especially beneficial for small teams, are seen as positive attributes.
Improvements in the user experience (UX) over the past year are recognized, making the platform more user-friendly for non-technical users.
Cons:
The critique focuses on the need for additional software or add-ons to fully realize roadmap planning within Jira. The reviewer suggests that while Jira offers some capabilities in this regard, it falls short for a product owner's needs to create comprehensive and understandable roadmaps.
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