Question 1

Jira vs Linear: which should my startup use?

Accepted Answer

Jira if you need advanced workflows, custom fields, and enterprise integrations (large orgs, regulatory needs). Linear if you want speed: cleaner UI, faster issue creation, better for small-to-mid teams, GitHub/GitLab native sync. Jira has a steeper learning curve (weeks vs days). Linear's automation is simpler but less flexible. Try both free tiers: Jira's worth it at 10+ people, Linear at 5-50 people.

Question 2

How do I set up a Scrum board properly in Jira?

Accepted Answer

Project Settings → Board → configure swim lanes (by assignee or epic). Add a Done Definition (DoD) column where QA gates refresh → Dev. Sprint Planning: drag unstarted issues into Sprint; set story points (t-shirt or numeric). Daily Standup: Board view, filter by assignee, check blockers. Retrospective: Reports → Sprint Report shows velocity trend. Velocity = sum of story points completed per sprint; use it to forecast sprints 2-3 ahead.

Question 3

What's JQL and when do I use it?

Accepted Answer

Jira Query Language = SQL for issues. Common: assignee = currentUser() AND status = 'In Progress' (my active tasks), project = 'ENG' AND resolution = Unresolved AND priority >= High (my team's hot tickets), created >= -7d (last week's issues). Save as filters (left sidebar) so your team uses them in board views. Admins use JQL to bulk update (Issues → Tools → Bulk Change) or create dashboards.

Question 4

How do I set up automation rules without coding?

Accepted Answer

Jira Automation (Cloud): Issue → Create/Edit → Automation → When Trigger (e.g. 'Issue created' or 'Sprint starts'). Then → Actions (Transition, Comment, Notify, Create linked issue). Example: 'When issue created in backlog, auto-label it as "needs-review", tag the team Slack channel'. Linear has fewer built-in rules but supports webhooks for custom logic. Both save 2-3 hours/week.

Question 5

What's the difference between Kanban and Scrum boards?

Accepted Answer

Scrum = time-boxed sprints (1-2 weeks), sprint backlog, burndown velocity tracking. Kanban = continuous flow, WIP limits per column, no sprint cycles. Scrum for predictable release cycles, Kanban for ops/support teams. Most teams use hybrid: Scrum for feature work, Kanban board for bugs/incidents. Jira supports both (switch in Board Settings). Linear defaults to Kanban but has Sprint view too.

Question 6

How do I create dashboards to track team health?

Accepted Answer

Jira Dashboard: New Dashboard → Add gadgets (Issues in Progress, Velocity chart, Unresolved Issues by Priority, Burndown). Customize per role: Leads see burndown + roadmap, Engineers see assigned tasks + blockers. Linear has less dashboard flexibility; use Notion or Tableau alongside. Refresh weekly. Key metrics: Sprint velocity (stable = predictable), blocker count (trending up = risk), cycle time (days from start to done).

Question 7

Should I enable custom fields or keep them minimal?

Accepted Answer

Each custom field adds UI complexity + admin burden. Start with defaults (Epic Link, Story Points, Labels). Add only if you need reporting: e.g. 'Impact' (High/Med/Low) for prioritization, 'Affected Component' for dashboard filtering. Too many custom fields → people don't fill them → dashboards become junk. Audit quarterly; archive unused fields. Linear keeps this simple: fields are fewer but queryable via filters.

प्रदेश	ज्युनियर	मध्यम	सीनियर
USA	$80k	$125k	$160k
UK	£50k	£75k	£95k
EU	€55k	€80k	€105k

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