03-04-2025: Version 4 - Update: New UI, Features, and Refactoring
Major Refactoring and Feature Release
This release introduces a significant overhaul of Shared Estimations, bringing numerous improvements and new functionalities:
Completely Redesigned User Interface
A modern and intuitive UI.Performance Enhancements
Improved speed and responsiveness throughout the app.New Estimation Methods
Introduction of dynamic methods including Fist to Five (with owner-proposed value) and Wisdom of the Crowd (with owner-defined options and anonymous voting).Enhanced Visualization
New chart types for displaying estimation results.Streamlined Workflow
Improved and more intuitive estimation process.Changes to Existing Methods
Updated the Fist to Five method.
Removal of the Planning Cards method.
Trimmed Linear method (options 11 and 12 removed, existing votes migrated to 10).
"Coffee" option removed from Fibonacci method (existing votes migrated to 1).
Improved Jira Integration
Seamless integration with Jira's “Story Points” field, with specific mappings for all methods.Context Flexibility
Ability to use Shared Estimations within Jira issues and on boards (issue sidebar).Themed Experience
Full integration with Jira themes for a consistent look and feel.Bias Reduction
Estimates remain private until revealed by the owner.Improved Real-time Collaboration
Live updates during estimation sessions.Dark mode
Full compatibility with Jira's dark mode has been implemented for Jira 10 instances.