Hey everyone,
I’m stuck with a JIRA problem. Got a bunch of stuff in the “done” column that I want to release as version 2.0. But there’s this one small feature I need to push out first as v1.21.
Is there a way to do this without messing up the other features? I don’t want to move everything back to “ready to test” and bug all the devs.
It would be great if someone could help me figure this out. I’m not super techy, so please explain it in simple terms if you can.
Thanks a ton!
yo, i feel u. been there, done that. try using JIRA’s ‘components’ feature. create a component for ur small feature, assign it, then filter by that component when releasing. keeps everything else untouched. just make sure to label it right so u don’t mix stuff up. good luck!
Having dealt with similar situations, I can suggest using JIRA’s ‘Release’ functionality. Create two separate releases: v1.21 for the small feature and v2.0 for the rest. Assign the specific feature to v1.21 and everything else to v2.0. This way, you can release v1.21 without touching the other features. When you’re ready for the bigger release, simply manage v2.0 separately. It’s a clean method that doesn’t disrupt your workflow or require moving items back to ‘ready to test’. Just ensure you communicate clearly with your team about which features belong to which release to avoid confusion.
I’ve encountered this situation before and found that using the ‘Fix Version’ field in JIRA works well. In my experience, the process involves first creating two separate versions—one for the smaller release (v1.21) and another for the larger one (v2.0). Then, assign the small feature its dedicated version and mark all other completed items with the larger version. When it’s time to release, simply filter by the appropriate version. This approach avoids disrupting your workflow and keeps the release process clear. Communication with the team is also key.