How to find/list the Orphaned Features in Jira Align

Summary

This article aims to share alternative ways to list the Orphaned Features. As referred to in the official article 'Viewing orphan objects', in the backlog, we can view orphan epics, capabilities, features, and stories. Orphans are grouped by categories according to what is missing for this orphan, for example, no theme or no estimate.

• Orphan features: Features with no theme, estimate, epic, release vehicle, or product.

Solution

There are various ways to list the Orphaned Features Here are the three methods to list the Orphaned Features in Jira Align

Jira Align UI

From the UI, we can use the filter to view only the standalone (Orphaned) Features.

1. Go to Feature Grid (or Program > Features)

2. Click "Apply Filter"

3. Select "Standalone Feature (Jira Epic)" and set it to "Yes"

Using the Export Option

Alternatively, you can export the Features and filter the parent object:

1. Go to Feature Grid

2. More Actions > Export Features

3. Filter the "Parent Epic" and "Parent Capability"

Rest API

Via the API, we can get the Features with a "parentId eq null" filter. Example:

https://instancename.jiraalign.com/rest/align/api/2/Features?filter=parentId eq null