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Even if your team knows everything about Agile, that knowledge alone doesn\u2019t automatically make them Agile. What counts is how you apply this understanding to your daily tasks and processes. In this article, you\u2019ll learn how to implement Agile in Jira. We\u2019ll explore various tools and features that’ll help you run your Agile projects effectively.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

What Is Agile, in Simple Terms?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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Agile is a leading project management methodology that is especially widespread in software development. Its core approach involves organizing product development into a series of increments with iterative improvement. This means that users first receive the minimum viable version of a software product. Then, its functionality is improved and expanded in subsequent iterations.<\/p><\/blockquote>\n

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The key driver of this process is user feedback. In the Agile model, a development team can receive it early on and incorporate it into building their product. This contrasts with the traditional Waterfall model, where users only gain access to the product once it\u2019s completely finished.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Agile is based on values such as adaptability, customer centricity, self-organizing teams, and enhanced communication.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Agile methodology can be implemented with the help of Agile frameworks, such as Scrum or Extreme Programming (XP). Some teams adopt hybrid frameworks, such as a combination of Scrum and Kanban, or even blending Agile with Waterfall.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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For more details on the Agile methodology, its frameworks, and its differences from the Waterfall approach, please refer to my article, What is Agile? All the Answers in a Nutshell<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Role of Jira in Agile Project Management<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Initially, Agile frameworks were often implemented with the help of physical boards for managing work. Nowadays, teams use digital boards provided by solutions such as Trello, Asana, and, of course, Jira. In addition to an Agile board, Jira offers many other tools and features that enable you to set up and maintain agile processes. They range from an agile project template to sprint planning and story points estimation. All this makes Jira a popular choice for agile product development. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

However, it wasn\u2019t always like this. Jira was initially created as a Waterfall-based solution. While it offered bug and issue tracking functionality, it lacked key Agile features such as sprint management and Agile boards. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

What is Jira Agile (Formerly GreenHopper)?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

With the Agile methodology becoming increasingly ubiquitous, the Waterfall version of Jira was enhanced with an add-on called GreenHopper. Later, it was renamed to Jira Agile. This was a separate tool that allowed Jira users to include Agile elements into their projects. In particular, they could add an Agile board and organize work in sprints.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

At some point, Jira Agile became an integral part of Jira Software, available out of the box since JIRA 7.0. Nowadays, Jira is highly aligned with the Agile methodology, particularly the Scrum framework. Nevertheless, it remains a flexible solution that can be adjusted to accommodate your custom methodology, including hybrid models such as ScrumBan, as well as the Waterfall methodology.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Now, let\u2019s look at what Jira has to offer for Agile project management today.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Add checklists to your Jira tasks<\/h5>\n