Latest Jira Content

• Surviving, Evolving, and Thriving on Your Jira Journey
  Where are you on your Jira journey? Most of us start out simply trying to survive the never-ending list of Jira configuration requests. I remember those days well! After some time and experience, you’ll create ways to make the configuration simpler and easier to maintain. Then you’ll start automating everyday admin tasks so you can… Read more: Surviving, Evolving, and Thriving on Your Jira Journey
• Webinar: The Proactive Jira Admin’s Guide to Success
  Are you struggling to keep up with your Jira application’s demands? Salto and I have partnered to present “The Proactive Jira Admin’s Guide to Success: A day in the life with Rachel Wright”. Join me on January 29, 2025 to discover how I effectively handle my never ending list of Jira administration tasks. Agenda Event… Read more: Webinar: The Proactive Jira Admin’s Guide to Success
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  Using Jira REST API URLs to Access Data
  In the last article, I shared an easy way to find what you’re looking for by changing parameters in URLs in your browser’s address bar. This time, let’s explore accessing Jira information using REST API URLs. What is a REST API? Briefly, REST stands for representational state transfer and API means application programming interface. A… Read more: Using Jira REST API URLs to Access Data
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  Changing Parameters in Jira URLs
  Who doesn’t love a shortcut? In addition to Jira’s keyboard shortcuts, another easy way to find what you’re looking for is by changing parameters in URLs in your browser’s address bar. For example, at the end of your Jira URL, add “/browse/” and an issue ID to go straight to an issue’s details page. Change:… Read more: Changing Parameters in Jira URLs
• Why should deleting issues in Jira be restricted?
  Question Why don’t you recommend deleting issues in Jira? Answer In my own Jira applications, and when helping clients, I always recommend removing the ability to delete issues. Normally, I don’t recommend setting too may Jira restrictions. In most cases, my advice is to only restrict capabilities that are necessary for governance and compliance purposes.… Read more: Why should deleting issues in Jira be restricted?
• Building Your Jira Code, Snippet, and Example Library
  Why do end users fear JQL? Too many of my clients exclusively depend on email notifications to find Jira issues. Time to change that! I’m building my own code and snippet library to help users learn and access easy to cut and paste examples. Users don’t need to be programmers to leverage Jira features like… Read more: Building Your Jira Code, Snippet, and Example Library