Overview
The Analytics Dashboard is your central hub for understanding team productivity and development patterns. It provides:- Team Overview: See your organization’s teams and their key metrics
- Developer Metrics: Track active developers and their contributions
- Sprint Predictions: AI-powered predictions for sprint planning
- Custom Metrics: Define your own metrics based on your workflow
Accessing Analytics
Dashboard Widgets
Active Developers
Shows the number of developers actively contributing to your projects:- Real-time count of team members
- Updated as teams are modified
- Links to team management for details
Sprint Accuracy
Track how well your team estimates sprint capacity:- Percentage-based accuracy score
- Trend indicators showing improvement
- Historical comparison
Average Complexity
Monitor the complexity of work being completed:- Complexity score on a 5-point scale
- Helps identify potential bottlenecks
- Useful for capacity planning
Team Analytics
When you have teams configured, the dashboard displays analytics for each team:- Team Cards: Click any team to view detailed analytics
- Cycle Time: Track how long work items take to complete
- Team Metrics: View team-specific performance data
Navigating to Team Details
Click on any team card to access:- Team-specific dashboards
- Individual developer metrics
- Historical performance data
- Sprint analysis
Customizing Your Dashboard
Access dashboard customization through Settings:Open Settings
Click “Customize Dashboard” button in the top right, or navigate to Settings > Analytics
Layout Options
| Layout | Description |
|---|---|
| Grid | Default view with cards in a responsive grid |
| List | Vertical list layout with full-width cards |
| Compact | Dense view showing more data at once |
Analytics Settings
Configure your analytics experience through the Settings page:Dashboard Settings
- Default View: Choose your preferred layout
- Widget Selection: Enable/disable specific metrics
- Auto-refresh: Set how often data updates
Metrics Preferences
- Preferred Metrics: Select which metrics to prioritize
- Custom Metrics: Create your own metric definitions
- Calculation Methods: Choose how metrics are calculated
Reporting Schedule
- Email Reports: Schedule regular analytics reports
- Report Frequency: Daily, weekly, or monthly
- Recipients: Configure who receives reports
Data Export
- Export Format: CSV, JSON, or PDF
- Date Range: Specify the period to export
- Included Data: Select what data to include
Visualization Settings
- Chart Types: Choose default chart styles
- Color Schemes: Customize chart colors
- Display Options: Configure labels and legends
Alert Settings
When alerts are enabled, you can set up notifications:| Setting | Description |
|---|---|
| Enable Alerts | Turn on metric-based notifications |
| Alert Thresholds | Set conditions for triggering alerts |
| Alert Actions | Choose notification methods (email, in-app) |
Sprint Predictions
Kasava uses AI to help predict sprint outcomes:How It Works
- Historical Analysis: Reviews past sprint performance
- Team Capacity: Considers team availability
- Complexity Scoring: Factors in work complexity
- Prediction Generation: Produces probability estimates
Using Predictions
- View predictions on the Analytics Dashboard
- Use insights for sprint planning meetings
- Adjust capacity based on recommendations
Sprint predictions improve over time as more historical data becomes available. Teams that have completed multiple sprints will see more accurate predictions.
Best Practices
Getting Started
- Set Up Teams: Ensure your teams are configured in organization settings
- Connect Repositories: Link your GitHub repositories for commit data
- Configure Metrics: Choose the metrics most relevant to your workflow
- Review Regularly: Check analytics weekly to track trends
Interpreting Metrics
- Trends Matter More Than Absolutes: Focus on improvements over time
- Context Is Important: Consider external factors when reviewing metrics
- Use for Planning: Apply insights to future sprint planning
- Share with Teams: Discuss metrics openly to drive improvement
Limitations
Current analytics capabilities:- Historical data requires initial repository sync
- Sprint predictions need sufficient historical data
- Some metrics are calculated estimates
- Real-time updates may have brief delays
Team velocity and DORA metrics are coming soon. These features are currently in development and will be available in a future release.