Azure DevOps Boards Dashboards

Visualize your team's progress and insights

Understanding and Creating Dashboards

Dashboards in Azure Boards are powerful tools for visualizing your team's progress, tracking key metrics, and sharing insights. They offer a flexible way to present information from work items, test results, and other project data.

Why Use Dashboards?

Key Concepts

Creating Your First Dashboard

Step 1: Navigate to Dashboards

From your Azure DevOps project, select Dashboards from the left-hand navigation pane.

Step 2: Add a New Dashboard

Click the New Dashboard button. You'll be prompted to provide a name and description for your dashboard. Choose whether it will be a Team Dashboard or a Personal Dashboard.

Step 3: Add Widgets

Once your dashboard is created, click the Add widget button. A gallery of available widgets will appear. Common widgets include:

Select the widgets you need and click Add. You can configure each widget after adding it.

Step 4: Customize and Arrange

Drag and drop widgets to rearrange them on your dashboard. You can resize widgets to fit your layout. Click the cog icon on a widget to configure its settings, such as selecting a specific query or chart type.

Step 4: Save and Share

Your dashboard will automatically save as you make changes. Team dashboards are automatically shared with your team members.

Popular Dashboard Widgets and Examples

Sprint Burndown

Tracks remaining work in a sprint. Essential for monitoring progress towards sprint goals.

Velocity Chart

Shows the amount of work completed by the team over several sprints. Helps in capacity planning.

Work Item Count

Displays the number of work items in a query, categorized by state, assignment, or other fields.

Cumulative Flow Diagram (CFD)

Visualizes work in progress, lead time, and throughput. Great for identifying bottlenecks.

Markdown Widget

Use this for project information, links to important resources, or team agreements.

Tips for Effective Dashboards

By mastering dashboards in Azure Boards, you can significantly enhance your team's visibility, communication, and overall efficiency. Explore the available widgets and customize them to fit your unique workflow.