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Burndown Charts in Zymmr

Zymmr offers a comprehensive burndown chart feature that helps users track the progress of their work and ensure that projects stay on schedule. This chart is particularly useful for Agile teams to visualize how much work remains over time.

Key Features of Zymmr Burndown Charts​

Choice of Metrics​

  • Story Points: Ideal for teams estimating work in story points.
  • Effort: Suitable for teams tracking progress in hours or days.

Three Key Lines​

  1. Guideline: A reference line representing the ideal progress needed to complete the project on time.
  2. Work Remaining Line: Shows the actual amount of work left to be completed.
  3. Extrapolation Line: Projects future progress based on current trends. This can be toggled on or off.

How to Access and Use Burndown Charts in Zymmr​

Accessing the Burndown Chart​

  • Navigate to the Projects tab.
  • Select the specific project you want to track.
  • In the project's menu, located to the left of the backlog page, click on the Burndown Chart option.

Configuring the Chart​

  1. Choose whether to display the chart in story points or effort.
  2. Toggle the extrapolation line on or off based on your preference.

Interpreting the Lines​

  1. Guideline: This line represents the ideal rate at which work should be completed to finish the project on schedule.
  2. Work Remaining Line: This line shows the actual amount of work left to be completed, updated regularly as tasks are finished.
  3. Extrapolation Line: When turned on, this line projects future progress based on current trends, helping you predict if the project will stay on track.

Adjusting and Analyzing​

  1. Filter the chart by specific criteria, such as sprints.
  2. Use the chart to identify trends, potential delays, or areas where scope changes are impacting progress.

Benefits of Using Burndown Charts​

  • Transparency: Provides clear visibility into how much work remains and the pace at which work is being completed.
  • Forecasting: Helps predict if the project will be completed on time by comparing the work remaining to the guideline and extrapolation lines.
  • Scope Management: Easily identify and manage changes in project scope and their impact on the project timeline.
  • Motivation: Visual progress can boost team morale by showing tangible progress towards goals.

By leveraging burndown charts in Zymmr, teams can maintain better control over their projects, ensure timely deliveries, and adjust plans proactively based on visual insights.