What is the best way to categorize issues so that I can show ratio of work by category?

Tanya W_vy0h45

I would like a way to categorize types of work such that I can capture the ratio of stories in each category and display it in a dashboard.  I would like to be able to track these categories across multiple releases and projects.  What is the best way to do this?  I have considered using a component for each category, creating a custom field for each category that would be added to each issue type, or creating a separate issue type for each category. I'm not sure if any of these approaches is the best.  Looking for some insight on how others have done this. 

 

 

Ravi Sagar _Sparxsys_

Hi @Tanya W 

Yes custom field can work. You can then create a filter and then use that filter in various dashboard gadget to create reports based on that category field like a simple Pie Chart.

Before you create a new custom field try to use Components field. Components in Jira also bring more features like auto assigning issues to Components' lead (if configured).

Ravi