Desktop App for Jira
Review of Desktop App for Jira
The Desktop App for Jira is an excellent solution for every organization that implements Jira, especially for a team that focuses on software development. Of course, Jira itself is a go-to tool for issue tracking, tasks, and agile project management, and the presence of a specific app that the user can have on their desktop increases its value for daily users.
Among the things that one can quickly notice about this Desktop App for Jira is the neat and minimalistic design. It is easy to use, and it also gives you a better look at your work because it’s a different setup from a regular web browser, thus no distractions. This feature will come in handy for users who may have to work with the need of having to switch between tabs most of the time. This is because similar to all other applications, you can always have Jira pinned on your desktop meaning it will always be within reach.
The app is also quite fast. For instance, when working through the browser it may sometimes be slightly slow due to loading time or even browser-related issues with the application. These problems are mostly eliminated with the desktop app. Web pages opened in the browser take less time as there is less lag time when moving from one project or working task. This makes it suitable for users who accept numerous tasks or projects and frequently switch from one task to another or one project to another.
The second benefit is that the app supports native desktop notifications. This feature helps the users to remain informed of what is new or changed regarding a task assigned to them in a project without having to go to Jira to check for it. These notifications are prompt–and customizable, so users can filter the kind of alerts in order to avoid an overload of information.
However, whilst the app works, it is not without its flaws. The first of them that a user can potentially encounter is that this app does not represent much value over what Jira web offers in terms of added extras. However, it mainly increases the speed and convenience when working with Jira and lacks any features or tools not found in web apps. A few users may expect more superior functionalities or offline clients having a dedicated desktop app here but it’s not present here.
Another feature worth the mention is that it is relevant mostly for the clients who actively use their Jira. If you are the so-called power-pressed user or if you only rarely visit Jira, you may not see that much of a transition from the browser-oriented experience. Yes, I think it rather is more advantageous to, let’s say, project managers, developers, or team leaders who probably have Jira running all the time and probably use it most frequently and actively.
On balance it is clear that the Desktop App for Jira is valuable for people that use Jira regularly and those who embrace it as their work tool, to provide them with a less cluttered and more efficient interface. It lacks significant new features, but it polishes existing Jira usage in a way that prevents interruptions and increases efficiency day by day. If you are a regular Jira user or you deal with multiple projects on Jira, the desktop app will prove to be very useful to you. However, for a light user, you may not be able to differentiate much from the web version of the application.
