JIRA is a project management tool developed by Atlassian that helps teams plan, track, and manage their work. It is widely used in software development for issue tracking, allowing users to create tasks, assign them to team members, and monitor progress. JIRA supports various methodologies, including Agile and Scrum, making it versatile for different project needs. In addition to issue tracking, JIRA offers features like customizable workflows, reporting tools, and integration with other software tools. This flexibility enables teams to tailor the platform to their specific processes, improving collaboration and productivity across projects.