Release Frequency

Applicability

Scrum and Kanban projects

Definition (Hover Text)

Highlights the number of 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 that have a Release End Date within a given month.

Trend

A stable or upward trend is desirable

Maturity Levels

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

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