One of the core components of Agile methodologies is sprints, which are essential features in the Scrum framework. They serve as time-limited stages within a continuous development cycle. Jira, a widely used tool, aids teams in efficiently organizing and overseeing their sprints. In this blog post, we will guide you through the necessary procedures for successfully concluding a sprint using Jira.
But before we dive into the steps, it is important to mention that only users with the ‘Manage Sprints’ permission in their roles can accomplish this.
Steps to End A Sprint in Jira
Here’s how you can end a sprint in Jira:
Step 1: Navigate to the Active Sprint
Firstly, navigate to your active sprint. Access your project in Jira and click on the Active Sprints link in the sidebar. This will display your current sprint.
Step 2: End Sprint
On the top right-hand corner of the screen, you’ll find the “…” (more) button. When you click this, a dropdown menu will appear. In this menu, click on the End Sprint option.
Step 3: Confirm the Closure
Once you click on End Sprint, a new window will pop up asking you to confirm the closure of the sprint. This window also displays the details of any incomplete issues, their status, and where they’ll be moved.
Typically, the incomplete issues are moved to the next sprint. However, you have the option to move them to the backlog. Make the necessary choice and then click on the End Sprint button.
Step 4: Review the Sprint Report
After ending the sprint, Jira will automatically generate a Sprint Report. This report provides a comprehensive overview of the work completed, not completed and other metrics that help evaluate the team’s effectiveness during the sprint.
Follow these steps, and you will have successfully ended a sprint in Jira.
Conclusion
Ending a sprint in Jira is straightforward if you know where to navigate. It’s a necessary step in the Agile/Scrum framework that allows you to measure the team’s work, draw insights, and plan for the future. Remember, the key to a successful sprint lies not only in the development work but also in effective sprint management. Using tools like Jira can significantly simplify this process and make your sprints more efficient.
Happy sprinting!
