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feat: add export functionality for analytics reports (NSOC'26) #244

@SrashtiChauhan

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@SrashtiChauhan

Overview

The Analytics section currently provides valuable insights through Sprint Comparison and Contributor Comparison views. However, users can only view this information within the application and cannot easily export analytics data for reporting, sharing, presentations, or offline analysis.

Project managers, team leads, and contributors often need to share sprint analytics with stakeholders or maintain records of team performance over time. Adding export functionality would significantly improve the usability of the analytics module and make reporting more efficient.


Current Limitation

Users can view analytics data within the dashboard, but they cannot:

  • Download sprint comparison results.

  • Export contributor comparison data.

  • Share analytics reports externally.

  • Store analytics snapshots for future reference.

  • Use analytics data in spreadsheets or presentations.


Proposed Improvements

Export Sprint Comparison Data

Allow users to export Sprint Comparison metrics including:

  • Completed Tasks

  • Reviews

  • Percentage Changes

  • Trend Information

This should generate a structured report containing the currently selected sprint comparison.


Export Contributor Comparison Data

Allow users to export Contributor Comparison analytics including:

  • Contributor Name

  • Sprint A Performance

  • Sprint B Performance

  • Change Value

  • Trend Indicator

The exported data should reflect the currently selected sprint filters and sorting preferences.


CSV Export Support

Provide a CSV export option for analytics data.

Benefits:

  • Easy spreadsheet integration.

  • Further analysis in Excel, Google Sheets, or other reporting tools.

  • Lightweight and widely supported format.

Example columns:

Contributor | Sprint A | Sprint B | Change -- | -- | -- | -- Alex Rivera | 70 | 72 | +2 Jordan Smith | 61 | 58 | -3

PDF Export Support

Provide a PDF export option for generating shareable reports.

The report may include:

  • Sprint Comparison Summary

  • Contributor Comparison Table

  • Export Timestamp

  • Selected Sprint Information

This will allow teams to share professional analytics reports with stakeholders.


Export Controls

Add export actions within the Analytics page, such as:

  • Export CSV

  • Export PDF

These controls should be easily accessible near the Sprint Comparison and Contributor Comparison sections.


Empty State Handling

When no analytics data is available, export actions should be disabled and users should receive a clear message.

Example:

No analytics data available to export.


Expected Outcome

  • Easier sharing of analytics data.

  • Better reporting capabilities for teams and project managers.

  • Ability to maintain historical analytics records.

  • Improved usability of the Insights module.

  • Support for external analysis and stakeholder reporting.


Tech Stack

  • Next.js

  • React

  • Tailwind CSS

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