The Cycle/Lead Time app

An app allows for the combination of data from more than one source into a single integrated page within CA Agile Central. CA Agile Central allows you to use your own custom app code and provides a catalog of managed apps.

allows you to view the average number of days it takes work to flow through your process. You can measure the time it takes for work to pass through CA Agile Central schedule states to acceptance

An activity whereby the product owner or customer accepts the validity of a feature based on its adherence to the defined acceptance criteria.

. This is useful for teams who use Kanban

A system of tracking work across various stages of development. Work is represented by cards, and stages are represented by columns on a board. A card is moved to the next column when it enters the next stage.

and Lean

Software development practices adapted from the Lean Manufacturing principles developed by Toyota. The focus of Lean methodology is to eliminate waste, amplify learning, decide as late as possible, deliver as fast as possible, build integrity, empower the team, and see the whole. You may practice Lean in CA Agile Central by using the Kanban Board and Portfolio Kanban Board apps.

practices in CA Agile Central.

Data displayed in the app is in the same format as the Cycle Time chart. Select the chart to go to the Reports tab

A main navigation heading in CA Agile Central. Each tab contains several pages, which display various data. CA Agile Central tabs are My Home, Plan, Track, Quality, Portfolio Items, and Reports.

where you may view additional information, including a key and summary metrics.

Filtering Cycle/Lead Time Data

To filter the data displayed in the chart:

1. From the app gear menu, select Settings.
2. Set the Date Range amount and term (weeks, months, or quarters) fields to set the boundaries of the chart.
3. Select checkboxes in the Series drop-down to control what type of work items

   Items which help define the project, or team objective. Work items in CA Agile Central are user stories, tasks, portfolio items, test cases, test sets, test case results, defects, and defect suites.

   are charted.
4. Select a beginning Schedule State value with the Start field drop-down to set the beginning point of your process. Select an end Schedule State value with the End field drop-down.
5. Select Tags to filter on a group of user

   Represents a login for a person or role within a CA Agile Central subscription that can take on specific access privileges.

   stories or defects marked with a specific tag.
6. To enable the legend for the app, select Show Legend.
7. Select Save.