Visualize dependencies

[Alexnesiban]

I'm struggling to make sense of all the issue dependencies in Jira.

Some tasks are blocked by others, and it’s getting harder to track what’s holding things up.

I’m a scrum master and I feel like I’m constantly checking individual tickets to figure out what’s dependent on what, and it’s slowing me down.

Any way to visualize these dependencies so I can stay on top of things?

Thanks in advance!

[Sahir Maharaj · Accepted solution]

I know how frustrating it can be when dependencies start stacking up and it’s hard to see the big picture.

Jira’s built-in features let you track dependencies, but they aren’t the most intuitive when things get complex.

What really helped me was using dependency visualization tools like the Dependency Graph for Jira (or even Advanced Roadmaps is an option).

The cool thing is that with these tools, instead of clicking through a web of issues manually, you get a graphical map showing which tasks are blocked, which are critical, and how everything connects.

I find this makes it so much easier to spot bottlenecks and see delays before they happen.

I usually set up a dependency report at the start of a project so I can monitor how things evolve over time.

Let me know if this solved your problem!

Also, here’s some additional resources that I think might be useful to implement 😊

* https://marketplace.atlassian.com/apps/1226769/free-dependency-mapper-for-jira?tab=overview&hosting=cloud

* https://marketplace.atlassian.com/apps/1231565/dependency-graph-view-the-complete-hierarchy-map-of-issues?tab=overview&hosting=cloud

[Alexnesiban]

Appreciate the detailed response!

[Tenille _ Easy Agile]

Hi @Alexnesiban  

Welcome to the Community.

I shared a post that might help a little while back, about visual task management -

https://community.atlassian.com/forums/App-Central-articles/When-everything-is-important-how-do-you-choose-what-to-do-first/ba-p/2758039

I'm with the team from Easy Agile, and we make two apps for Jira that enable the visualization of dependency lines between work, both within and across teams. The article above shows how it's done in Easy Agile TeamRhythm.

Easy Agile Programs is more focussed on cross-team planning, and lets you create dependency maps and reports that you can filter by dependency type. Here's some info, with a link to our Sandbox if you'd like to give it a try with some sample data online: https://www.easyagile.com/products/programs

Sing out if you have any questions; we'd be happy to help. 

Cheers

Tenille
Easy Agile

[Rahul_RVS]

Hi @Alexnesiban 

Welcome to the community !!

If you are fine to explore a mktplace app to view issue links and dependencies , I can suggest our app

Issue Hierarchy 

The app also allows you to view issue links / dependencies in a tree view. You can view %complete progress at each parent level. It roll ups the time tracking fields, story point or numeric fields at each parent level.

Disclaimer : I am one of the app team member

[John Funk]

Hi Alex - Welcome to the Atlassian Community!

If you have a Premium Jira subscription, you can create a Plan (Advanced Roadmap) which will be better visualize the dependencies. 

Or there are some really good third party apps out there on the Atlassian Marketplace.