Can we track more than one velocity metric in one sprint (e.g. story points and time)?

Question

From my experience, story points work best for user stories. So what about other issue types? In past teams (and the current one), we've had success with time-boxes, especially for "spike solution" tickets. However we're experimenting with time-boxes for ticket types such as tasks (and potentially, bugs).

Is there a way to track a second velocity metric in Jira (in our case, a time-based one)?

Also, what are peoples' opinions on such a practice? Any comments / concerns?

Raimundas Juska · Answer

Unfortunately only regular time spent / original estimate fields are supported for time tracking.

Paul Sobocinski · Answer

So if I used the gadget that you linked above, I can tell it to use a custom field that we've configured (in our case "timebox), and then track / measure velocity of that metric in the gadget?

Raimundas Juska · Answer

I am not sure if you can track more than one metric in Jira's built-in velocity report. However, you can do this via apps - https://marketplace.atlassian.com/apps/1219761/individual-velocity-report-chart-gadget?hosting=cloud&tab=overview

Disclosure - I am the developer of this app.