Categorizing linked issues

Issue linking in Jira offers several benefits for managing projects and tracking tasks. Overall, issue links in Jira are valuable for managing complex projects, enhancing communication and collaboration, and providing a comprehensive overview of task relationships. By utilizing issue links effectively, teams can improve productivity, streamline workflows, and ensure successful project execution.

• Improved traceability → Issue links allow you to establish relationships between issues, such as parent-child, dependency, or related issues.

• Cross-Issue References → Issue links enable you to refer to other issues directly within an issue's description, comments, or fields.

• Enhanced Project Planning → Issue links facilitate better project planning by establishing task dependencies. You can link issues that must be completed before others can start, enabling you to create logical sequences and identify potential bottlenecks in your project timeline.

• Flexible and Customizable → Jira offers various issue links that can be customized based on your specific project needs.

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1. User Scenario:

   • A project manager is viewing an issue in Jira that has several linked issues associated with it.

   • In the issue view, a custom field labeled "Filtered Linked Issues" is available, showcasing only a subset of linked issues based on a configured JQL filter and link type.

2. Filtering Linked Issues:

   • The project manager configures the custom field by specifying a JQL filter that defines the specific criteria for filtering the linked issues.

   • For example, the filter could be set to display only open issues, issues of a particular type, assigned to a specific user, or any other relevant criteria based on the project requirements.

3. Enhanced Clarity and Overview:

   • With the custom field configured, the project manager can now view and focus on the subset of linked issues that meet the defined criteria.

   • This filtering capability enhances clarity and provides a concise overview of the linked issues that are most relevant to the current context or project.

Benefits:

• Improved Clarity: The custom field allows users to filter linked issues based on specific criteria, improving clarity and reducing information overload.

• Targeted Focus: By displaying only a subset of linked issues that meet the defined criteria, users can focus on the most relevant issues, enhancing productivity and decision-making.

• Customizable Configuration: The JQL filter and link type configuration offer flexibility to adapt the custom field to different project requirements and filtering scenarios.