Create Sprint

The "Create Sprint" feature in JIRA boards is used for creating a new sprint in a Scrum board.

Syntax

To create a new sprint in JIRA boards, you can follow the steps given below:

1. Open the desired Scrum board in JIRA.
2. Click on the "Active sprints" option from the menu on the left.
3. Click on the "Create sprint" button.
4. In the new window that appears, provide a name and duration for the sprint.
5. Click on the "Create" button to create the sprint.

Example

For example, let’s say that you work for a software development team. You have a JIRA board set up to manage your work, and you want to create a new sprint for your team to work on. Here are the steps you would follow:

1. Open your Scrum board in JIRA.
2. Click on the "Active sprints" option from the menu on the left.
3. Click on the "Create sprint" button.
4. In the new window that appears, provide a name and duration for the sprint. For example, you might name the sprint "Sprint 12" and give it a duration of two weeks.
5. Click on the "Create" button to create the sprint.

Output

Once you have created a new sprint in a Scrum board, it will be listed under the "Active sprints" section of the board. You can see the sprint details such as start and end dates, estimated and completed issues, and the remaining time for the sprint.

Explanation

The "Create sprint" feature in JIRA boards provides an easy way to create a new sprint for your Scrum board. Sprints are time-boxed iterations during which your team is expected to complete a set of tasks. By creating a new sprint, you are defining a specific period of time during which your team will work on a particular set of tasks.

Use

This feature is used by Scrum teams to create new sprints for their work. By defining a specific period of time (usually 2-4 weeks) during which their team will work on a particular set of tasks, teams can better plan and manage their work.

Important Points

• Only users with the "Project Administrator" or "JIRA Administrator" permission can create a sprint.
• A sprint can be created only after the previous sprint has ended, or if there are no active sprints in the board.
• Sprint details such as start and end dates, estimated and completed issues, and the remaining time for the sprint will be automatically calculated and updated based on the tasks assigned to the sprint.

Summary

In summary, the "Create Sprint" feature in JIRA boards allows Scrum teams to define a specific period of time during which they will work on a particular set of tasks. By providing a simple interface to create sprints, JIRA boards makes it easy for teams to manage their work and plan their sprints effectively.