November 2022

I improved my Atlassian SDK setup to write my Groovy scripts. Now it will install ScriptRunner for me and it works with Insight/Assets.

#ScriptRunner #AtlassianSDK

I have started preparing for my talk for Atlassian ACE Maidenhead. My topic is Automation Demystified in Jira.

#ACEMaidenhead #Automation

I have started using Atlassian SDK for running my local instance of Jira for writing Groovy script because it is easier to configure the memory setting and it is a big fast.

#ScriptRunner #AtlassianSDK

Jira Work Management forms is a good feature but you need to be a logged in licensed user and that is why I think issue collectors is still a better option.

#GetAnswers #IssueCollectors

There are pros and cons of using Validators over Behaviours when making a field required. Let us discuss them.

#ScriptRunner #Behaviour

Are you a consultant, admin or an Atlassian partner and needs help with estimating how long it will take to complete a consulting project?

#AtlassianConsultant #presales

Every organisation has their own process. You are not restricted to the workflows that comes with the templates. Learn to build your own workflows.

#GetAnswers #ReleaseManagement

I bought Titan 9271SAA in 2009 and it has been working mostly fine since then. Although I don't use it daily but still feel good that I own this beautiful watch.

#Titan #Automatic

I received a wrong parking notice but appealed against it and got it cancelled. let me share the story.

#Parking #Appeal

Today my computer was low on storage because pacman's cache was taking lot of space so I used a simple command to delete it.

#ArchLinux #Pacman

When listing files in a directory may be you don't want all the details. Fortunately there is a simple way of doing it.

#Emacs #DiredHideDetails

Taking pictures from a DSLR in raw format can be bit of a pain, so let me share how I manage hundreds of raw files and convert them to JPG.

#filemanagement #raw

Oxford Street is getting lit up for the Christmas.

#oxfordstreet

Dear Paddington station I will miss running to Platform 14. Elizabeth Line now takes me directly to Canary Wharf!!!!

#elizabethline #canarywharfnight

It would be great if Atlassian gives us the option to write code in the Automation rules to achieve complex business problems.

#Automation #NoCode

So you think moving to another tool will solve your problems?

#justtalk #toolhopping

If you are coming from MS Project background then you might find JWM timelines disappointing.

#GetAnswers #JWM #Timeline

I am not sure if I should create paid courses or not.

#GetAnswers #paidcourses

Just download Jira and use generate the Data Center license key.

#GetAnswers #JiraDC

Just an excuse to justify why I don't edit my videos.

#Stopediting

Having your own website is the most important and useful thing.

#Indieweb

I only have 120GB SSD on my primary laptop and it is more than enough for me.

#HardDiskSpace #FileManagement

I sometimes edit videos using kdenlive on my decade old ThinkPad x220 and it kinda works.

#kdenlive #proxyclips

You can definitely build your career around Open Source technologies.

#OpenSource #CareerAdvice

I like templates on Jira that helps a lot when creating a project but Atlassian should give us an option to add custom templates as well.

#GetAnswers #CustomTemplates

These cheap light stands are must have if you make videos or work from home.

#LightStands

I quite like Jira but I have to be honest be you. There are other great options as well in 2022.

#JustTalk

I honestly don't like the fact that it is not straight forward to do capacity management in Jira effectively without using an app.

#CapacityManagement

If you can then try to build your skillset around Jira Data Centre or on Prem version. You will always be in demand and get paid more.

#CareerAdvice

What if you want to automatically export your Jira issue to a Word file and send it to a Slack channel? Let us discuss the possibilities.

#GetAnswers #WordExport

So you have decided to setup a separate Jira instance but is it a good idea? Let us discuss that.

#JiraBestPractices #SeparateJira

It has been raining a lot for the past two days and I had a leak in my kitchen's roof which I repaired easily.

#diy

Let me share few tips to help you get a sponsored job in the UK.

#MoveToUK #SponsoredJob

Get into the habit of taking your own notes and organising them as well. It will change your life.

#Emacs #Notes

My org files have grown too big with thousands of lines in it. Mostly because I have lot of log and state change entries.

#Emacs #ArchiveLogEntries

I have not used my Kindle in the last 3 years and it's a shame.

#Kindle