Automated Release Notes and Reports App Monthly features Roundup-December 2024

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The new year is here, but before we dive headfirst into 2025, let’s take a moment to spotlight the incredible updates we rolled out in December. From productivity-boosting enhancements to streamlined workflows, the Automated Release Notes & Reports App closed out the year with powerful new features designed to optimize your release process.

If you're ready to kick off January with improved efficiency and flawless releases, explore how these updates can elevate your release management game. Let’s make 2025 your most productive year yet!

Updated Features of Automated Release notes and Reports App

In order to enhance the release management process, the Automated Release Notes and Reports App has been updated with new features. You can change your workflows and boost team output by making the following changes: 

1. Pre-Release Readiness Report Template

This new template makes pre-release meetings run more smoothly by providing a comprehensive overview of the issues planned for the upcoming release. 

             Key Features: 

• Counts by Issue Type: Instantly compare bugs, tasks, and stories based on their type.  

• List of Upcoming Issues: Use a comprehensive issue list to find any gaps or unfinished work.  

 This template is ideal for quickly measuring release readiness, resolving major issues, and avoiding unexpected surprises. It allows teams to make informed decisions during pre-release meetings.

2. Bug Tracking and Resolution Report Template

 Bug management has been made easier with the new Bug Tracking and Resolution Report template. This template is created to make bug reports easier over specified time periods and is available in PowerPoint, PDF, and email formats.

Key features of the template include:

• Stats Macros: To display the total number of issues, status breakdowns, or other important metrics, simply add macros.

• Customisable Charts: Charts showing priority-based counts, trends, and resolution statuses can be used to represent bug data.

• Dynamic JQL filters: Change the report using JQL to display bugs from the last seven, thirty, or any other time frame you specify. 

 The example output includes a priority chart, a status summary, a detailed bug list for clarity, and the total number of bugs in 30 days. This ready-to-use template can help teams ensure effective bug fixes while also generating useful insights.

3. Redesigned Release Page Creation Experience

The release page creation process has been redesigned to provide a more seamless experience. The new interface offers instant previews and a step-by-step approach. 

Such as:

• Template Previews: View a quick preview of each template to find the best fit for your release.

• Live Updates: As you modify settings for different sections, changes are reflected instantly on the preview.

• Section-Based Segmentation: The logical grouping of settings makes it simpler to switch between configurations and finish your release page with ease.

 This redesign not only makes the release pages more accurate and polished, but it also saves teams time and improves usability.

4. Seamless Template Import/Export

 The eagerly awaited feature of template import and export under configuration settings is now available. This feature makes it easier to migrate templates between cloud and data center environments.

Among the main highlights are:

• User-Friendly Interface: Easy navigation during import/export operations is ensured by the user-friendly design.

• Action Logs: You can monitor the progress of every action with thorough logs, ensuring transparency.

• Error Handling: Strong mechanisms reduce errors, ensuring a smooth migration of templates.

 By giving admins easy control over templates, this feature guarantees platform continuity and consistency.

5. ARNR Helper App Integration Status

In Automated Release Notes and Reports, we have improved the help tab to make integrations more transparent. You can now easily check the integration status of the ARNR Helper App for each Confluence instance.

The following is what this update offers:

• At-a-Glance Status: Find out right away if the helper app is connected.

• Convenient Help Link: A "Know More" link offers comprehensive setup guidelines to ensure seamless integration.

 This update ensures that your Confluence instances are always in sync with ARNR and simplifies problem solving.

Conclusion

The Automated Release Notes and Reports App is enhancing release management with these significant updates, which will make each step easier, quicker, and more efficient. 

 Your team will achieve previously unthinkable levels of productivity, including flawless pre-release planning, well-designed release pages, and enhanced bug tracking. 

 Watch this video here-https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1rDG_GbsIOc&t=3s to learn more, explore these features now and experience the future of effortless releases. 

 Try out Automated Release Notes and Reports app today!