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Feature Categories

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📊 Chart Types and Visualizations

  • Chart Types Guide - Detailed guide for each chart type
  • Customization Options - Visual customization and branding
  • Interactive Features - Tooltips, drill-downs, and exports

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🔍 Data Management

  • Data Sources - Projects and saved filters (saved JQL) selection
  • Grouping and Analysis - Data grouping strategies

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🎨 Customization and Branding

Learn how to make charts match your brand:
  • Custom logos and titles
  • Color schemes and palettes
  • Layout adjustments
  • Export templates

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📈 Analysis Modes

Understand different analysis approaches:
  • Project comparison mode
  • Data aggregation mode
  • Time-based analysis
  • Trend identification

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Quick How-To Guides

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Creating Your First Chart

  1. Add Charts gadget to dashboard
  2. Select data source (projects/fields)
  3. Choose chart type
  4. Configure grouping options
  5. Customize appearance
  6. Save configuration

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Setting Up Team Dashboards

Create comprehensive team dashboards:
  • Sprint progress tracking
  • Velocity charts
  • Bug trend analysis
  • Workload distribution
  • Project health metrics

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Advanced Configurations

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Multi-Project Analysis

Compare and analyze across projects: 
1. Select multiple projects in data source
2. Choose "Project Comparison" mode
3. Group by relevant field (status, type, etc.)
4. Apply project-specific colors

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Time-Based Reporting

Track changes over time: 
1. Use JQL with date filters
2. Select line or area chart
3. Group by time period
4. Enable trend lines

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Common Use Cases

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Sprint Management

  • Sprint Burndown: Track remaining work
  • Velocity Tracking: Monitor team performance
  • Sprint Health: Identify blockers and risks

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Project Monitoring

  • Project Status: Overall project health
  • Issue Distribution: Types and priorities
  • Team Performance: Individual contributions

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Quality Assurance

  • Bug Trends: Track bug discovery and resolution
  • Test Coverage: Monitor testing progress
  • Release Readiness: Pre-release metrics

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Best Practices

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Chart Design

✅ Do:
  • Use clear, descriptive titles
  • Choose appropriate chart types for your data
  • Limit data points for clarity
  • Use consistent color coding
❌ Don’t:
  • Overcrowd charts with too much data
  • Use similar colors for different categories
  • Forget to label axes
  • Ignore mobile responsiveness

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Data Accuracy

  • Verify JQL queries before saving
  • Regularly update filter criteria
  • Check permissions for data access
  • Validate grouped data makes sense

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Performance Optimization

  • Limit the number of projects when possible
  • Use specific JQL queries vs. broad ones
  • Cache settings for frequently used charts
  • Schedule refreshes during off-peak hours

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Integration and Automation

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Dashboard Integration

Seamlessly integrate charts into existing dashboards:
  1. Position strategically for visibility
  2. Group related charts together
  3. Use consistent styling across charts
  4. Enable auto-refresh for real-time data

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Troubleshooting Guide

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Common Issues

Chart not displaying data?
  • Check project permissions
  • Verify JQL syntax
  • Ensure fields contain data
  • Refresh browser cache
Performance issues?
  • Reduce data scope
  • Optimize JQL queries
  • Limit grouping complexity
  • Check network connectivity
Visual glitches?
  • Clear browser cache
  • Check browser compatibility
  • Verify chart dimensions
  • Update to latest version