Getting Started with JIRA - Using Dashboards

The video tutorial explains how to create and share a JIRA dashboard, emphasizing the importance of setting permissions correctly. It covers adding gadgets to the dashboard, customizing the layout, and using filters to display relevant data. The tutorial also addresses common issues with dashboard visibility for team members and provides troubleshooting tips.

What is the first step in creating a dashboard in JIRA?

• Create a new project

• Go to dashboards and create a new dashboard

• Select a template

• Invite team members

What is a crucial step to ensure team members can access a shared dashboard?

• Create a new group for the dashboard

• Send an email invitation to team members

• Save the dashboard without setting permissions

• Hit the 'Add' button after setting permissions

What are gadgets in the context of JIRA dashboards?

• Templates for dashboard layouts

• Tools for creating new projects

• User roles in JIRA

• Widgets that display specific data on the dashboard

How can you change the layout of gadgets on a JIRA dashboard?

• By selecting a different dashboard theme

• By dragging and dropping gadgets

• By using the layout editor

• By changing the project settings

What role do filters play in JIRA dashboards?

• They determine the layout of the dashboard

• They decide which issues are displayed by gadgets

• They are used to invite team members

• They set the color scheme of the dashboard

How can custom fields enhance a JIRA dashboard?

• By providing additional statistics for gadgets

• By allowing more users to access the dashboard

• By increasing the number of gadgets allowed

• By changing the dashboard's background color

What is a common issue when sharing dashboards with team members?

• Dashboard themes not applying

• Dashboard layout not saving

• Team members not seeing the dashboard

• Gadgets not loading properly