Release notes for 10.116.X

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Removal of Jira connector API endpoints
New API endpoints for managing the Jira connector were previously detailed in these notes. To ensure the functionality meets our quality standards, we have decided to remove the endpoints as part of the upcoming 10.116.2 release. Once we are able to confirm that the functionality meets our requirements, we will reintroduce the endpoints in a future feature release.

The Atlassian Jira Align team is pleased to announce Jira Align v.10.116. Please note that the 10.116.0 feature release was not deployed, as our developers worked to ensure the release met our standards for quality. As a result, the feature release for 10.116 is version 10.116.1.

• Enhancements and Features
• Defect Fixes

Enhancements and Features

These features for 10.116 were released to environments on the continuous release track on January 24, 2023, in version 10.116.1. The features will then be released to environments on the bundled release track on January 27, 2023, in version 10.116.2:

Reminder: Upcoming removal of Time Tracking functionality

As previously announced, the Time Tracking module will no longer be available in Jira Align as of the 10.119.1 release.

The Time Tracking module was accessible through a paid entitlement that has not been offered for purchase for two years. After careful evaluation, we’ve determined the existing module no longer aligns with our vision for the future. If you’re looking for a time-based tracking solution with Jira Align, we recommend checking out our integration with Tempo Timesheets.

Jira connector: Sync feature points to a new Jira field

Previously, when syncing feature points and story points with Jira Software, we required you to use the same Jira field for both. When using the default Story points field in Jira, users were often confused as to what Story points were in reference to when displayed on their Jira epics. Additionally, Jira sprint reports were often incorrect as the Jira epic point values were included.

Now, you can sync feature points and story points to unique Jira fields. From the Admin > Jira Settings > Jira Setup tab, you’ll see two separate custom field options: Story points custom field and Feature points custom field.

For your existing connectors, there is nothing you need to do to prepare for the change. The Feature points custom field setting will be prepopulated with the Story points custom field value. When you’re ready, you can configure Jira with a new field and update the connector’s custom field mapping.

Jira connector: New sync direction options for t-shirt size estimates

To provide the same options as other similar settings, we added a Jira to Jira Align sync direction option to the T-shirt custom field setting for features. Find this setting under Admin > Jira Settings > Jira Setup. Going forward, you can choose between two sync directions: Jira to Jira Align or Bidirectional.

If you have an active connector that’s currently configured with the t-shirt field sync direction as Jira Align to Jira, that choice will be retained until a new selection is made. We will not automatically remove that option. Once you change the field’s sync direction to either Bidirectional or Jira to Jira Align, the Jira Align to Jira option be removed.

We’re phasing out the Jira Align to Jira option for two primary reasons:

First, we want individual teams to manage work in their team tools of choice, like Jira Software. It’s not a great experience when teams are creating stories and epics in Jira, but then have to log in and update a few specific fields on those same items in Jira Align.

The other reason for this change is to prevent the confusion that can occur when some fields are not syncing in consistent directions. If some fields sync from Jira to Jira Align only, some bidirectionally, and some from Jira Align to Jira only, it's hard for everyone to keep track of the best place to make updates.

Jira connector: Enhanced sync of sprint goals and sprint names

Previously, the Sprint goal and Sprint name fields in Jira Software were only synced to Jira Align on the creation of a sprint. Now, they are also synced when the sprint is updated.

Jira connector: Search and pagination added to the team custom field mapping modal

We’ve added the ability to search within the team custom field mapping dialog, to make it easier to find and manage existing mappings.

We also added pagination to the dialog to address page load issues when hundreds to thousands of teams are mapped.

Jira connector: Improved setting and custom field names and tooltips

The following Jira connector setting and custom field mapping names and tooltips were updated to better reflect the actual connector behavior.

Settings found at Admin > Jira Settings > Jira Setup

Work Tree performance improvements

As of this version, we’ve completed incremental work to improve the performance of the Work Tree page, one of the most-used Jira Align features. We’ve refactored the way dials and data render on the Top-Down from Epic, Bottom-Up from Story, and Team views, resulting in up to 80-90% faster load times with large datasets.

API 2.0: Consistent method support, consistent object coverage, and complete property coverage

We’re kicking off an effort to ensure consistency in our API coverage. This means making sure that all objects have consistent method (GET, POST, PUT/PATCH, DELETE, etc.) support, consistent coverage (support for audit logs, acceptance criteria, links, etc.), and that all object properties (epic field financial fields, release sync sprints and fields, etc.) are available.

This release includes:

• Links in Goal GET calls
• Links in Capabilities GET calls
• HEAD method for Risks
• DELETE method for Teams

Watch our new roadmap presentation

Check out the latest news on new Jira Align features and development efforts we’re working on. Our Q4 2022 Product Roadmap presentation is now available.

Note that you will need to be logged into our Help Center site to be able to access the recording. If you don’t already have a login, select the Sign up link to create a new one. This account is not tied to your Jira Align user credentials.

Defect Fixes

The list of defect fixes will be updated to reflect changes in weekly maintenance releases. You can see the contents of individual maintenance releases in the Supplemental Release Notes section.