How to get burndown charts for an epic

Question

Hi,

I am using Azure DevOps Boards.

There is a great function where rollup columns can be viewed in the backlogs. For example "Progress by Feature"

I would like to have this information shown for an Epic in a Widget in a Dashboard. Like the Burn-down widget.

Have anyone done this?

Answer 1

Hi Katarina,

In Azure DevOps Boards, you can create a custom widget for your dashboard to display the rollup column information for an Epic. Although there isn't a built-in widget specifically for "Progress by Feature" in the same format as the Burn-down widget, you can achieve a similar result by creating a custom query and using a Chart or Query Results widget.

There is a way to show rollup column information for an Epic in a custom widget on your dashboard. It's similar to the Burn-down widget but with a twist.

Here's what you need to do:

• Go to your Azure DevOps project and head over to the dashboard where you want to add the widget.
• Look for the "Add a widget" button at the top right of the dashboard and give it a click.

In the search box, type "Query Results" or "Chart" and choose the one you prefer.

• To configure the widget: You'll need to create a custom query to fetch the necessary data. Here's how:

a. Hit the "Edit" button on the top right corner of the widget.

b. In the configuration panel, click on "Add query" to create a new one or choose an existing query that gives you the rollup column info you want.

c. Customize the query to filter for the specific Epic you're interested in. You can use the "Work item type" and "Epic Link" fields to narrow it down.

d. Make sure to include the relevant fields in the query, like "Feature Progress" or any custom fields that track progress.

e. Save the query when you're done.

• To tweak the widget's settings. You can change the title, pick the chart type (if you went with the Chart widget), and select the columns you want to display (if you chose Query Results).

Once you're happy with the setup, hit "Save" to add the widget to your dashboard.

By following these steps, you'll have your custom widget displaying rollup column information for your Epic. Make sure to adjust the query and widget settings to match your needs and the data in your Azure DevOps Boards.

I hope this helps with your query?