I think your either over complicating the requirements or under estimating how long it takes to throw together a system with half a dozen tables and a a dozen views/forms. Or underestimating just how far you can get with such a simple system. Then you've got something tailored to your workflow.

> Even with intern work, it doesn’t make sense, especially since interns will be gone tomorrow ;)

But there will be a new batch sooner or later that can extend and update it.

Most places only need a fraction of the functionality of Jira.

Most developers underestimate the complexity of any project :)

Especially one that becomes a crucial component of a company's workflow (as is the case for bug trackers in any properly run software company).

I would say its more of the case that developers unnecessarily make projects more complex than needed. Certainly on the last couple of projects I have inherited.