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Dark mode in Jira, a highly requested feature, is finally available for all users. It is still in the open beta phase, with the general release planned for the middle of 2023. Even so, you can already access the feature with a few simple steps, and enjoy the new dark aesthetics of your digital workspace. Commonly referred…

If you’ve ever found yourself wondering, “Where did my day go?” - you’re not alone. Logging time manually in Jira can be tedious and error-prone, especially if you juggle multiple projects or tasks throughout the day. It’s easy to forget when exactly you started working on something, or to postpone time logging until the…

Is data security on your mind? It definitely is on ours. That’s why we ensured to get the Runs on Atlassian badge for our Worklogs - Time Tracking, Time Reports, Timesheets for Jira. What it means is that our app runs entirely on Atlassian-hosted infrastructure, aligns with the host Atlassian app’s data residency, and…

Have you ever wondered how much time you spend searching for the same Jira work items you work on every day? Do you ever lose track of which tasks you touched yesterday or last week, and end up wasting time trying to retrace your steps? With multiple projects, and deadlines, it’s easy to lose track of what you’ve been…

Effective time tracking in Jira is more than just logging hours. It's about knowing who is working on what, when, and for how long, and understanding its impacts. It’s about seeing the full story behind the numbers. When looking at worklogs by user, the picture suddenly gets much clearer. You spot patterns, catch…

1h for this, 2h 30min for that, a quick 15min meeting, and an unplanned urgent task that ate up another 1h 30min – plus a few more hours of focused work. By the end of the day, you feel accomplished. You gave it your all, and the progress shows. But are you sure you’ve logged all your work hours? When was the last time you…

In our previous articles, we’ve already discussed test creation, test cycles and test execution-related features in 3 popular testing apps for Jira - QAlity Plus, Xray, and Zephyr Squad. The series wouldn’t be complete without exploring reporting - one of the most important elements of any testing app. Reports are what…

Dark mode has become increasingly popular over the past few years, with many apps and websites adopting this feature. Its rise has not only changed the design of apps and websites but also improved the user experience for many people. Having noticed this trend, in this article, we will explore the reasons behind the…

Task management can be a burden. Without proper structure, and accurate tools designed to assist you with monitoring the progress and summarizing the results, it can turn into a never-ending cycle of incorrect estimations, inconsequentially logged hours, and chaotic, incomplete reports. Trust us - we’ve been there. Our…

Exciting news for our users in government and regulated industries! Atlassian has just announced the Early Access launch of Atlassian Government Cloud (AGC), a Federal Risk and Authorization Management Program (FedRAMP) Moderate-certified cloud solution designed to meet the stringent security and compliance needs of U.S.…

“Change is the only constant,” as they say. One of our apps, Agile Dashboard for Project Management, will be retiring on July 1, 2025. For 7 years it has helped teams keep their work items in top shape by spotting missing estimates, unclear descriptions, or forgotten tasks. We’ve enjoyed creating and supporting this tool,…

Logging time is one of those tasks that sounds simple in theory: document your workday, do it daily, and you’re all set. Yet, for many Jira users, it doesn’t become second nature so easily. Instead, time logging often becomes a task that people easily fall behind on. As our team faced these struggles too, we decided to…

The market for time trackers in Jira is constantly evolving, just like the needs of its users. But sometimes the needs of the user and the needs of their solution provider don’t necessarily align. Decisions made by vendors can have a massive impact on your business, an impact that you sometimes simply cannot prevent…

There’s no doubt that effective time management is vital to the smooth running of a company. If you want to do it right, keeping track of time becomes essential when multiple team members are working simultaneously on multiple projects in Jira. User work log reports provide valuable data that can be beneficial in several…

Time tracking this, time tracking that… It’s easy to talk about its importance and discuss its benefits. But in order to achieve accurate Jira time tracking, you need to first have something to track, and it turns out to be more challenging than it might seem. We all know how it goes. Whether you’re a regular Jira user…

Every testing process is different, and every team faces their own challenges. There is, however, one thing that all testers benefit from, and that is a well-organized working space. And what is a better way to achieve this than by using humanity’s simplest and most flexible digital management invention? You guessed it,…

It's not rare for employees to find themselves overwhelmed by a multitude of tasks and responsibilities. Being overwhelmed and overworked can lead to burnout, which is both unpleasant and long-lasting. In this case, prevention is key. It's much better to ensure burnout never happens rather than dealing with its…

The better organized your test cases are, the higher effectiveness can your team achieve. No tester likes to spend their time on tedious searching for the tests that shouldn’t have been that hard to find in the first place. Well-organized testing benefits not only the team, but also the end-users, who receive a thoroughly…

Efficient time tracking and accurate reporting are essential for a good project management workflow. There is no better way to achieve this than by preparing a time report tailored to your specific needs. In this article, you will learn about you a variety of customization options that Worklogs - Time Tracking and Time…

Every organization is unique in its own way. Different workflows, niche use cases, and specific types of work culture are creating a one of a kind landscape that oftentimes requires more than just the default options to thrive. Test management is one of many areas where tool customization plays a significant role in…

Do you feel like you’d benefit from a more in-depth analysis of time spent at different levels of the project? Or perhaps you need customizable reports that will extract and highlight key information? Worklogs - Time Tracking and Time Reports, with support for Jira Advanced Roadmaps, can do exactly that. You can create up…

Planning a project in Jira can get overwhelming, especially when team capacity, deadlines, and changing priorities come into play. That’s where effort estimation and workload balancing become essential. In this guide, you’ll learn how to take full control of your Jira plans using the Team Planner app. It provides features…

Effective test management is crucial for delivering high-quality software products, and one of the particularly helpful aspects of any test management app is its customization features. Adjusting the app’s elements to match your workflow can be a game changer in terms of not only efficiency but also the overall success of…

Not to ruin the suspense, but… It’s already here! If you’ve missed its release, don’t worry. Here’s everything that you should know about the dark mode feature in Jira. First of all, Jira users have been waiting for this functionality for years now. Since it was originally not provided by Atlassian, people turned to…

A sprint plan allows you to define what can be delivered in the upcoming sprint, how the work will be achieved, and when it is expected to be completed. We could say that a well-crafted sprint plan equals a successful sprint. In this step-by-step guide, we will walk you through the key steps of sprint planning, and show…

Have you ever felt like your daily Scrum meeting hasn’t gone the way it should have? It might have been due to some common mistakes that make Scrum meetings less effective and, as a result, cost you time and money. That’s something no one wants! In this article, we'll explore these mistakes, so you can find out if this…

When it comes to efficient testing, high-level organization is the key. A reliable structure is necessary to prevent chaos, and ensure the testing experience that is effective, well-planned, and comfortable. To provide our users with such a structure, we’ve introduced new features: Test Case Repository and Folders in…

The wait is finally over. One of the most anticipated Jira features – Jira dark mode – is now in open beta phase, and can be easily accessed by all users. If you’re a fan of minimalistic dark themes, this functionality is designed for you. So don’t waste another minute, and come to the dark side with Jira! It’s always…

No doubt, Excel is often software developers’ go-to choice when it comes to managing and documenting test cases. It's affordable and easy to use, but here's the thing: it doesn't have all the essential features that dedicated test management software offers. Especially as teams grow in size and complexity, the limitations…

As a tester, you’re probably used to certain practices and ways of doing things. Some of them are a piece of cake and some others… not so much. Have you ever wondered if the things you struggle with could be less of a hassle than they are now? Spoiler alert: they could. This article is here to show you how. We're going to…