Latest Jira Content

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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
• Jira Views and Reporting Methods
  Jira’s reporting capabilities are super powerful! There are many ways to view, present, and share issue data and progress. Here’s a high-level view of the options and when to use each. Method Description Jira Type Best For Summary A high level project overviewRead more Jira Cloud business projects and Data Center business and software projects… Read more: Jira Views and Reporting Methods
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  Ways to Create Jira Issues
  Did you know there are multiple ways to create Jira issues? Most users know about the “Create” button at the top of any Jira screen, but there are other helpful methods too! Here’s a quick list. Keyboard Shortcut Type the “c” key to use a keyboard shortcut. To see all available shortcuts, click the “?”… Read more: Ways to Create Jira Issues