Epic Predictor

Epic Predictor is a small REST client for Jira that allows you to forecast the completion of epics.

Model

The forecast is based on cumulative issues flow (NoEstimates).

Calculate the average velocity for the last few sprints and and assuming how quickly the backlog will grow, you can draw a cumulative flow diagram.

The weak point of the calculation is the choice of the backlog growth rate factor.

This tool is a predictor, but you can be a corrector. Think about how you can increase a velocity or reduce backlog to improve the forecast.

Usage

Configuration

Set parameters in local.properties:

• jira.url - Jira base url (scheme + host + port).
• jira.token - personal access token.
• jira.epicKeys - epic ids or keys separated by commas.

Launch App

Run the desktop application:

./gradlew :composeApp:run

Calculation Parameters

Choose calculation parameters:

• Last Sprints Count - The number of sprints used to calculate the average velocity.
• Backlog Growth Rate Factor - Used to predict the growth of the backlog. Measured in fractions of velocity.

License

This tool is licensed under MIT.