Need a way to add separate fields for logging hrs for both Developer and tester

[Saudamini Deshmukh]

Hello Team,

As per the current setup in Jira if we provide the estimates to any issue the total given estimates are shown in the original estimates field.

But, we want a separate fields where we can add separately track time for both dev and qa and then the total will show in original estimates.

Say for eg,

Dev- 8h

QA-4h

total will be 12 hrs in the original estimates field but separate time given should also be there

is it possible?

[Mary from Planyway]

Hi @Saudamini Deshmukh 

It's Mary from Planyway for Jira

Yes, it's possible to achieve this in Jira by creating custom fields for Development (Dev) and Quality Assurance (QA) time estimates and then either manually updating the Original Estimate field based on these values or using automation to sum the Dev and QA estimates and populate the Original Estimate field automatically. Here's how you can approach this:

1. Creating Custom Fields

First, you need to create custom fields for tracking Development and QA time separately.

• Go to Jira settings (you'll need to be a Jira admin to do this).
• Select Issues.
• Navigate to Fields > Custom Fields.
• Click on Create Custom Field.
• Choose a field type that is suitable for time tracking, such as Number Field or a Time Tracking field if available.
• Name the fields accordingly, e.g., "Dev Time Estimate" and "QA Time Estimate".
• Add these fields to the appropriate screens so that they appear when issues are created or edited.

2. Manually Updating the Original Estimate

Once the custom fields are set up, users can manually enter estimates into the "Dev Time Estimate" and "QA Time Estimate" fields. They would then need to manually sum these values and enter the total into the Original Estimate field for the issue.

3. Automating the Summation and Update of Original Estimate

For a more automated approach, you can use Jira's automation features (available in Jira Cloud and Jira Server/Data Center via plugins like ScriptRunner or Automation for Jira).

Here’s a basic outline on setting up automation in Jira Cloud:

• Navigate to Project settings > Project automation (or similar, depending on your Jira version).
• Create a new Rule.
• For the Trigger, choose an issue update or issue created event.
• Add a Condition to check if the "Dev Time Estimate" or "QA Time Estimate" fields are filled.
• Use the "Edit Issue" action to set the Original Estimate field. You might need to use a smart value or custom scripting to sum the values from the Dev and QA fields and format them correctly for the Original Estimate field.

Considerations

• Field Configuration: Make sure that the custom fields are correctly configured and available on the screens for the issue types where you want to track these estimates.
• Permissions: Ensure that the appropriate permissions are set for users to be able to view and edit these custom fields.
• Automation Complexity: Depending on your Jira setup (Cloud vs. Server/Data Center) and the specific requirements of your workflow, setting up automation can range from straightforward to complex, especially if custom scripting is required.

[Yuliia Hushcha _Reliex_]

Hi @Saudamini Deshmukh 

If you consider using a plugin,  I would suggest ActivityTimeline in your case. In addition to standard time logging in ActivityTimeline, users get the opportunity to assign the work log to a certain category of work. 

It is possible to generate Timeline & Detailed Timesheet reports and group the data by Category so that you can understand how much time is getting consumed by each type of work.

For this go to Track module->Open 'Advanced' tab and choose Group by Category: 

If you have any additional questions, please feel free to ask me. We can provide a free demo session if you need it.

[BHUSHAN PATIL]

Hi @Saudamini Deshmukh ,

Can you please refer this question How to create custom time tracking fields in Jira?

Regards,
Bhushan