How to Use Jira for Project Planning

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Here’s a step-by-step tutorial on how to use Jira for project planning:

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1. Start by clicking on the Projects > Create Project button.
2. Go to Software Development and select the Scrum template.
3. Name your project, and hit Submit.
4. Now, let's create your first epic  - Click Backlog in the sidebar and hit Epic to see a drop-down.
5. Toggle ON Show Epic Panel and click on Create Epic to add your first Epic.
6. Name it (e.g., "Website Redesign") and hit Create.
7. Now let's add user stories; in the Backlog view, click Create Issue and select Story.
8. Write a summary, Link to your epic, and click Create.
9. Start Your Sprint - Click Start Sprint > drag stories into the sprint.
10. Set the duration and click Start.
11. Use board view and drag tasks across columns.