Jira Workflow Mapping

 Jira workflow mapping is the process of defining associations - or mappings - between a workflow and an issue type. These mappings allow a Jira workflow to be associated with different projects and issue types, so that issues in one project can move through the same workflow as those in another project.

The four basic building blocks of a Jira workflow are statuses, transitions, assignees, and resolutions. These components provide a clear, intuitive and efficient way to define the flow of an issue.


For example, if you have a product owner who writes the requirements and then a developer who implements them and passes them to a tester, all of these tasks could be marked as In Progress, with a final move to "Done" once everything is completed. In this way, all the stakeholders involved in the product development are kept up to date on what's happening.

However, there's a drawback to this approach: it can lead to a complex Jira workflow with multiple issues in different statuses. This can make it difficult to transfer a workflow between teams or departments, and it can also be confusing to people who aren't familiar with Jira.

Workflows should only be mapped as far as is necessary to achieve the goal of the workflow, and there should be no unnecessary complexity. The more detailed the workflow, the less likely it is to be used successfully by teams and the more difficult it will be to change or debug later on.


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