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Configurations

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	-	Instance level thresholds	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.
Global Configurations (Field Mapping )
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	Improves Agility: Helps teams adapt quickly to changes and deliver updates faster. Minimizes Errors: Frequent releases mean smaller changes, reducing the chance of major errors. 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

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