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Instance level thresholds

Overview

Applicability

Scrum and Kanban projects

Definition (Hover Text)

highlights Highlights the number of releases done fixVersions planned or released in a month

Source Tools

Jira/, Azure Board

Graph type

Line chart

Filters

-

Hover Format on KPI

Month: <<Count>>

Fields on Explore Overlay

  • Project Name

  • Release Name

  • Release Description

  • Release End date

  • Month

Business Logic

Calculation Formula

It is calculated as the number of fix versions in JIRA for a Project Jira that have a Release date falling in a particular month 

Trend

Higher the Release Frequency, more valuable it is for the Business or a ProjectEnd Date within a given month.

Trend

A stable or upward trend is desirable

Maturity Levels

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Not defined
Release frequency is shaped by factors such as team experience, project complexity, and the working environment, it is inherently unique and cannot be standardized across teams.

Configurations

Processor Fields

NA

Mandatory fields

NA

How to Validate KPI

Suggested ways of working

Sample JQLs

NA

Benefits of KPI

How does the KPI help

  1. Improves Agility: Helps teams adapt quickly to changes and deliver updates faster.

  2. Minimizes Errors: Frequent releases mean smaller changes, reducing the chance of major errors.

  3. Boosts User Satisfaction: Regular updates keep the product fresh and responsive to user needs.

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Best Practices

Automate Deployment

Use Continuous Integration and Continuous Deployment (CI/CD) pipelines to automate the build, test, and deployment processes, ensuring smooth and frequent releases.

Incremental Development

Encourage small, incremental changes rather than large, monolithic updates to facilitate more frequent releases.

Define Clear Release Criteria

Establish clear criteria for what constitutes a releasable increment, including testing, documentation, and stakeholder approval.

Use Branching Strategies

Implement effective branching strategies, such as GitFlow or trunk-based development, to manage code changes and releases efficiently.

Utilize Feature Flags

Implement feature flags to enable or disable features without deploying new code, allowing for safer releases and easier rollback.

Benefits of KPI

Feedback Loop

Regular releases allow for quicker feedback from users, which can be used to improve the product iteratively.

Customer Satisfaction

Frequent releases enable continuous delivery of value to customers, keeping them engaged and satisfied.

Reduced Risk

Smaller, incremental releases reduce the risk associated with large, infrequent releases and make it easier to identify and fix issues.

Automate Deployment