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JIRA is a project management tool, whereas Bugzilla is merely a bug reporting tool. Nowadays technology is being used day in and day out. We all live in an internet era. As much as the development of technology is needed, maintaining it hassle-free is also mandatory. There are softwares available in the market for it, JIRA and Bugzilla are one of these. They help to deliver a seamless experience of the application to the users. JIRA has an interactive interface whereas Bugzilla is simple to use. The user can add multiple attachments using JIRA while a user will only be able to add one single file using Bugzilla. It is an open source software while JIRA is commercially licensed. Bugzilla uses Perl as the programming language whereas JIRA uses Java as the language. Although they are different from each other they have some common features too, both are used to track issues in the software. Which one is better? The answer to the question can be explored further in the article.
JIRA is a tool used primarily for bug tracking by larger companies. It was developed by a company from Australia known as Atlassian in the year 2002. Jira can be used for issue tracking, project management, and also bug tracking. Since it is not an open-source tool, the users will have to pay to use it.
JIRA has many advantages. The user can prioritize the tasks. It can also be used to test the functions. Visibility is one of the core features of JIRA it allows its users to know the next release of the application. It provides flexibility to its users so that team members can adjust suitably. It has great accessibility too.
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As the name implies Bugzilla is also a tracking tool for bugs. It was developed by a company named Mozilla in the year 1998. It is one of the popular tools used for reporting that has a simple UI (User Interface). Since it is simple to use people can start using it within no time and can also comprehend the workflow easily.
Bugzilla helps to improve the quality of the product. It facilitates better communication between teams, especially between the testing team and the developing team. It is capable of adapting to multiple situations. It assists organizations to improvise their client satisfaction. Bugzilla is open-source software and is available free of cost.
Bugzilla and JIRA both are used for bug tracking by large organizations. There is a huge demand for both in the market. They are very similar to each other but differ from one another in terms of performance. Let us explore the differences in brief to understand the concept in detail.
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Bugzilla is an open-source mechanism. Available to everyone without having a license. Whereas, the software of JIRA is available only to people who have a commercial license.
The server-side architecture of the Software of JIRA is built using Oracle, MySql, and PostgreSQL. Whereas, Bugzilla software’s server-side architecture is built using Lucene, J2EEE, Tomcat, MySQL, Oracle, and also PostgreSQL.
The server load in the Bugzilla software is low compared to software of the JIRA. The user can run multiple instances on a single server in Bugzilla software without ample overhead. Whereas, the system of JIRA is complex as it executes maximum server-side code only as per the web request because of which the server load will always be higher. Experts always recommended using powerful hardware for JIRA such as 1GB memory and a Modern CPU. As per the Atlassian community, it is suggested that the user should not store more than 2 lac issues on a solo JIRA instance.
Size limit for file attachment: The limit for the size of file attachment in JIRA is 10 Mb and in Bugzilla, it is 1Mb.
The kanban support is only possible in JIRA and not in Bugzilla.
The UI (User Interface) of JIRA is better compared to Bugzilla. In JIRA efforts are taken to improve the UI, whereas, in Bugzilla, UI didn't change for many years.
Text fields, bug id, drop-down, and multi-section are some of the custom field types available in Bugzilla. JIRA also has too many fields and many custom fields are available by using plugins.
A product’s global workflow is defined by the admin by revising the transition matrix, whereas JIRA permits its users in defining multiple workflows which is an issue based and also the project type. Also, an issue goes through multiple states.
Bugzilla helps the user by providing a search option more advance in nature. Whereas, JIRA has flexible JQL ( JIRA Query language) which is a powerful feature for searching to create a status of the project and also monitor the project’s progress.
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Following are the features of JIRA
Agile is the primary application of JIRA and offers seamless use of the Kanban boards and Scrum board's features. Hence it can be used for Kanban, Scrum, and a hybrid known as Scrumban. Whenever a user begins the project, JIRA will notify them to choose the project type i.e Scrum or Kanban. After selection, JIRA will create Kanban or Scrum board to continue the project.
The ongoing project can be tracked using the tracking software. With the help of a customized language query, JQL the user can filter and sort issues based on different criteria. Releasing, reporting, planning, and tracking can be accessed via the sidebar. Stories and tasks on any screen can be created using the flexible planning tool. Epics and sprints can also be created in the backlog using drag and drop.
Apart from on-site systems and desktop the tools also supports the team that is remote and based in different locations. The management tool of JIRA comes with native mobile support having compatibility with both Android and iOS devices. This will help users to stay online and also engaged.
Relevant information is delivered in a convenient format known as reports. The user can use numerous reports to obtain a situation’s visibility. Also, project statistics are offered along with reports on the entire development cycle.
Sprint report, Version report, Pie Chart Report, Velocity chart, and others are a few examples of reports in the JIRA
The JIRA bug tracking software and security settings will grant access to bugs to the people who are permitted to work on the bug or any of the team members of the designated security level. The user can set the bug level of security on being created and edited. There is a feature known as the Default Permission scheme for security. New projects get assigned here by default. It also allows the user to apply a set of permission.
JIRA has java Rest and APIs and the user can extend the power easily and compel it to function parallelly with business. The 800+ plugins and add-ons which is available in the marketplace of Atlassian for JIRA allowing the user to control the whole product. Portfolio for JIRA, JIRA Toolkit Plugin, Suites utilities, Tempo timesheets, and others are a few examples of the well-known JIRA
The feature of integration helps the JIRA software to make the development of software simple and easy with all the tools. The IT team and also the development team can be integrated for faster resolution of the issue by integrating JIRA Service Desk with the JIRA software. Following are the integrations offered by JIRA
The Issue creation has prevented the user from copying the data from a user’s email to an excel sheet. Task creation, helpdesk tickets, feature requests, and bug reports are a few of the features that are supported by JIRA. Following are the two ways of creating issues:
To send emails to the email address which are pre-configured.
To fill out the form given on the web page.
A Roadmap in JIRA project management helps the users to handle, visualize and create epics of the team. It will provide information about what is outstanding, especially when scheduled is fixed for bugs.
JIRA also has a notification feature. It will provide the user with information whenever needed. Whenever there is an issue update the real-time notification helps in sending email alerts. There are also optional emails that are sent to the remainder about the overdue tasks
With the help of the JIRA bug tracker the user will be able to find the information in seconds. The searches can be saved as a filter and reused again. Customizable tools also have the option for flexible searching. Simple search, Advanced search, Refine searches, Quick search, and others are a few examples of searching functionalities.
The software of JIRA helps to keep a track of all the updates, activities, and work logged against the issues. Each issue and the update, assignment of tasks to people, and also comments from the development team are tracked via the activity log. This will help to achieve efficiency in visibility and collaboration with all the development teams.
The software of JIRA allows the user to the creation of issues with the help of templates such as subtasks and predefined processes. The user can also customize the issue and then save it as a template to use further.
The first thing that can be seen while login to the software is the Dashboard. The admin will be able to customize the view in the dashboard and also the things that are displayed. A dashboard generally displays gadgets and apps that have various information to support the members of the team and also track the progress of the project.
Orange, Blue, and Green are the three colors that are employed by JIRA to track the total time spent by the team on an issue. The information will be available under the header called the time tracking section. Blue denotes the time esteemed to solve the issue. Orange denotes the total time left to fix the issue. While Green denotes the total time which is spent on solving the issue.
Bugzilla has many advanced features that make it unique. Following is a list of a few of Bugzilla's significant features.
Conclusion
Hope you have now understood the concept of JIRA and Bugzilla. Both differ from each other and have their own merits and demerits. The choice depends on your requirements. If you are merely looking for a bug tracking tool and free source then Bugzilla is the right option for you. But, if you are looking for features beyond tracking the bugs then you should opt for JIRA. To explore career opportunities in both technology visit HKR training. If you have any queries please comment in the section below.
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The purpose of any software depends on the project requirements. Hence if a user is looking for more advanced features then JIRA would be a better option than Bugzilla.
JIRA is an Agile project management tool and is used for many purposes including tracking a bug.
Bugzilla is an open-source tracking tool for bugs. It allows users to track all the bug fixes and also the changes in the code of projects like software, development of applications, and also deployment.
Bugzilla is a project management tool. The objective of Bugzilla is to issue and track bugs in the system. A combination of workflow management and security features will help to streamline projects.
The latest release of Bugzilla is 5.1.2,5.0.4 and 4.4.13 dated 16th Feb 2018. It's been a long time since the software has a new release. Therefore we can assume that the chances that Bugzilla is not worked on are very high.
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