JIRA Software: Hierarchy

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Objective

What is the hierarchy level in a Jira Software project?

Environment

Server/Cloud 

Procedure

While Jira Software does not explicitly offer sub-projects, it is possible to structure your project in a way that it represents the hierarchy you need. Within Jira Software projects, you can add multiple epics, which can act as a "sub-project" that can be divided them into stories/tasks and sub-tasks.

The default hierarchy contains:

  • Epics - Once the higher level priorities are settled it's necessary to break them down into large pieces of work, which consist of multiple stories.
  • Stories/Tasks - User stories capture functionality requirements.
  • Sub-task - Work components that make up stories.

Although they are not hierarchy mechanisms, you can also complement the structure by using other grouping tools such as components or labels that allow you to easily find related issues.

If you need more hierarchical views, you should consider an app like Links HierarchyStructure, or others available in the Atlassian Marketplace.

Additional Information

The Atlassian app, Advanced Roadmaps for Jira, offers the ability to create new, unlimited hierarchy levels as well as getting a 'big picture' view of your projects and tasks in Jira Software or Jira Core. 

Click here to read more about configuring initiatives and other hierarchy levels.


 





Last modified on Feb 22, 2021

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