Release Update: Version 3.25.2

Release Date: 14.02.2025

Overview:

Version 3.25.2 brings exciting new capabilities and enhancements designed to further empower our development teams and streamline project management processes. This release introduces new tools and enhancements aimed at boosting developer productivity and refining project management workflows: a powerful new LLM, enhanced estimation support, and improved task synchronization to offer a more comprehensive development experience.

Key Features/Improvements:

Addition of DeepSeek to LLMs for Developers:

• Introducing DeepSeek: We're excited to expand our suite of Language Learning Models with the addition of DeepSeek. This model is designed to offer deeper insights and more sophisticated code suggestions, complementing our existing tools tailored to developer needs.
• Safety and Security: Please note that DeepSeek operates on an EU sandbox environment to maintain the highest safety and compliance standards. This ensures that data interactions are secure and adhere to regional regulations.

Enhanced Support for Story Points:

• Story Points Integration: We have enhanced our support for using story points alongside hours for task estimates and worklogs. This flexibility allows teams to tailor their project planning and tracking to their preferred methodologies, whether it be agile story points or traditional hours.
• Benefits:
  
  • Improved Accuracy: Facilitates more precise and adaptable project planning by accommodating both story points and hours.
  • Enhanced Agility: Supports agile practices by seamlessly integrating story point estimations into workflows.
  • Streamlined Workflows: Simplifies the conversion and comparison between different estimation metrics, ensuring clear communication and understanding across teams.

Synchronization of Linked Issues:

• Linked Issues Sync: We have improved our issue synchronization feature to include linked issues between our system and clients' systems. This enhancement ensures that developers have a clear context for each task, improving understanding and coordination.
• Benefits:
  
  • Comprehensive Context: Provides developers with a complete view of all related tasks, reducing confusion and improving task execution.
  • Enhanced Collaboration: Facilitates better collaboration by ensuring all team members have access to up-to-date and relevant task information.
  • Efficient Workflow Management: Eliminates the need for manual updates and checks, streamlining the development process.

We continually strive to enhance our tools and processes to deliver outstanding value to our users. Your feedback is crucial in guiding our future updates, and we appreciate your ongoing engagement and support.

For more details on this release or to report any issues, please contact support@ottia.com

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Release Update: Version 3.25.1

Release Date: 28.01.2025

Overview:

We're thrilled to present Version 3.25.1, designed to enhance developer productivity and refine internal processes. This release leverages cutting-edge tools and process enhancements to deliver superior results and streamline task management.

Key Features/Improvements:

New LLMs for Developers:

Adding ChatGPT-4o and Claude 3.5 to our pool of LLMs: Our development resources can now access advanced language models that assist in coding tasks. These LLMs provide sophisticated insights and suggestions to enhance code quality, optimize algorithms, and streamline workflows.

• Higher Quality Products: Developers using state-of-the-art models anticipate more robust, efficient, and scalable code, leading to a better end product.
• Faster Time to Market: Improved developer efficiency means quicker project turnarounds, allowing your product team to meet tight deadlines and launch timelines.
• Innovative Solutions: Access to enhanced coding assistance encourages creative problem-solving, paving the way for innovative product features and capabilities.

Enhanced Internal Task-Flow Management:

Improved Tracking Tools: We've implemented updates in our internal task flow management using Jira dashboards and Retool. These enhancements help to identify anomalies in workflows and increase overall throughput.

• Increased Efficiency: Streamlined task tracking results in smoother operations and clearer bottleneck resolutions.
• Enhanced Transparency: Provide better visibility into project progress and workflow status, ensuring that all stakeholders are aligned.
• Proactive Issue Resolution: Early anomaly detection means potential issues are addressed promptly, minimizing disruptions to project timelines.

We are dedicated to providing continuous improvements that enhance the development experience and project outcomes. Your feedback is invaluable in guiding our efforts, and we encourage you to share your thoughts with us. Thank you for your ongoing support.

For more details on this release or to report any issues, please contact support@ottia.com