Jira Subtasks: The Secret to Getting Stuff Done

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This article will walk you through how to create subtasks in Jira, and more importantly, why they're about to become your go-to move for slicing and dicing those big, scary tasks into bite-sized pieces.

Why Jira Subtasks are a Game-Changer

If you’ve ever looked at a huge task in your Jira board and thought, “Uh… where do I even start?”, subtasks are here to save the day. Subtasks let you split up a large issue into smaller, manageable actions. It’s like leveling up in a game—you’re moving forward one step at a time, which means less overwhelm and more action.🎯

How to Create Subtasks in Jira (It’s Super Simple)

Alright, let’s get into the nitty-gritty of Jira create subtask. It’s honestly as easy as making a cup of coffee (and yes, equally satisfying).

1. Open the parent issue. First, find the issue you want to split into subtasks.

2. Hit the Add a child issue. Look for that little icon. Here’s where the magic happens.

3. Fill in the Details. Add any important details your team will need to smash through this subtask.

4. Save it. Click that ‘Create’ button, and boom—you’ve just made your life easier. Rinse and repeat for all those micro-tasks that need handling.

Keeping Track Like a Boss

One of the biggest wins with Jira subtasks is the automatic progress tracking. As you or your team knock out each subtask, the parent task will show the overall progress. It’s like having a built-in productivity meter—so satisfying to see things inch closer to completion!

And since subtasks inherit certain fields from their parent issues, you don’t have to set the same details over and over. Less admin work, more doing. 🏆

How to Visualize Subtasks on the Timeline in Jira

Alright, but how do you keep track of all these moving parts visually? A lot of us are visual thinkers, and seeing your tasks laid out on a timeline can really boost productivity and planning.

Enter Jira’s timeline view—or better yet, let me introduce you to an even more powerful tool for the job: Planyway. With Planyway, you can easily visualize not just your subtasks, but the entire workflow for your project, making sure nothing falls through the cracks. What’s more, the app also provides the capacity management and time tracking capabilities under the same price.

Once you have subtasks created in Jira they will show up as cards on the timeline view no matter what groupings you use (by team members, epics, or projects). They are also visible on the board view in case you roll them out from the parent cards.

Wrapping It Up

In a nutshell, Jira subtasks are your secret weapon for getting more done without feeling like you’re drowning in to-dos. Whether you’re managing a massive project or just need to keep your daily tasks in check, subtasks make it easy to stay organized and productive.

So the next time you’re facing a big task, don’t stress—just break it down into subtasks and get to work like the productivity pro you are. 👊

Happy planning!