Hey Jira experts!
I’m working on multiple projects that use the same libraries, and I’m wondering about the best way to handle issue tracking for these shared resources.
Here’s my dilemma:
- Should I try to find a way to share components between projects?
- Or is it better to create separate issues for each project affected by a library problem?
I’m worried about duplicating work if I go with option 2, but I’m not sure if option 1 is even possible in Jira.
Has anyone dealt with this before? What’s the most efficient way to manage this kind of situation? Any tips or best practices would be super helpful!
Thanks in advance for your advice!
In my experience, the most efficient approach is to create a separate ‘Shared Libraries’ project in Jira. This centralizes tracking for common components while maintaining project-specific context.
We implemented this strategy by using the ‘Affects Version/s’ field to indicate impacted projects. We also set up custom JQL filters and dashboards for easy visibility across teams.
One crucial tip: establish clear guidelines for when to create issues in the shared project versus project-specific ones. This prevents confusion and keeps everything organized.
While it requires initial setup, this method significantly reduces duplication and improves prioritization of fixes affecting multiple projects. It’s a balance between centralization and project-specific tracking that has worked well for us in managing shared resources across different Jira projects.
hey, i’ve dealt with this before. we made a separate ‘shared libraries’ project in jira for common stuff. used ‘affects version/s’ to show which projects were impacted. set up custom filters and dashboards for easy viewing.
just make sure u have clear rules on when to use the shared project vs. project-specific ones. it takes some setup but really helps with prioritizing fixes across projects.
I’ve dealt with this exact issue before, and here’s what worked for us. We ended up creating a separate ‘Core Libraries’ project in Jira specifically for shared components. This allowed us to track issues for common libraries in one place while still linking them to specific projects as needed.
We used the ‘Affects Version/s’ field to indicate which projects were impacted by each issue. This approach gave us a centralized view of shared resource problems without losing context for individual projects.
To make it work smoothly, we set up some custom JQL filters and dashboards to help teams quickly see relevant issues from the shared project. It took some initial setup, but it really paid off in terms of reducing duplication and improving our ability to prioritize fixes that impacted multiple projects.
One thing to watch out for: make sure you have clear guidelines on when to create an issue in the shared project vs. a project-specific one. This helps prevent confusion and keeps everything organized.