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Atlassian Updates - Command Line Interface, Help Center, Anonymous Users, Team Work

Submitted by ravisagar on

Time to go through some of the recent updates from the @atlassian ecosystem #ACLI #CustomizableHelpCenter #AnonymousUsers #TeamWork

Join the Open beta for Atlassian Command Line Interface (ACLI)

ACLI is a command-line tool that unlocks a new way for you to interact with Jira, using text-based commands and scripts to complete tasks

Link(s): Atlassian Command Line Interface

Atlassian Updates - Bitbucket Monthly Hours, Products are Apps, OKR Hub, Jira Align Roadmap

Submitted by ravisagar on

Let us go through the recent updates from the @atlassian ecosystem #BitbucketMonthlyHours #ProductsAreApps #OKRHub #JiraAlignRoadmap

Announcing Bitbucket Pipelines monthly office hours

A way to connect directly with the Bitbucket Pipelines team, ask questions, suggest ideas, get help, or just come and discuss the product. It seems like Atlassian is investing in Bitbucket. You can join these sessions last Friday of the month. Details are in the post.

Atlassian Updates - New Confluence Template, Manage Docker Images in Bitbucket & Atlassian Learning

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Time to go through some of the updates from the @Atlassian ecosystem #ConfluenceExecutiveTemplate #RFC #PermissionSystem #Docker #TeamonTour #AtlassianLearning

New Confluence whiteboard template alert!

Using a template makes it easier to create a clear and engaging executive summary, helping your team and stakeholders stay on the same page.

Link(s): Use Execute Template

Request for comments (RFC) - Permission system for docker image registry

Reporting strategies in Jira

Submitted by ravisagar on

Wondering what is the best approach to report in Jira?

#JustTalk #JiraReports

Atlassian Updates - Deprecated Macros, Recurring Jira Tasks, Atlassian Team 25

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Let us go through some of the recent updates from the @atlassian ecosystem. #DepcreatedMacros #RecurringTasks #AtlassianTeam25

Deprecating infrequently used macros in Confluence Cloud

Some macros are now deprecated and will be removed from Confluence Cloud on 26th September. Atlassian will no longer fix bugs for these macros and you will see (Deprecated) next to the macro names.

Atlassian Updates - Community New Look, Work Hierarchy and Collective Term

Submitted by ravisagar on

Let us go through some of the recent updates from the @atlassian ecosystem. This week we will discuss #AtlassianCommunityNewLook #WorkHierarchy #WorkCollectiveTerm #ConfluenceLabels #QuickCharts

New Community Portal look

Recently we noticed a different look and feel of the Atlassian Community. It is not massively different from before but still it is good to see sight changes here and there. As we have always suggested Atlassian Community is one of the best place to get answers and learn.

Atlassian Updates - Child Comments, Inline Issue Creation, Issue Scrolling, Confluence Side By Side and Managed Teams

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We are resume our #AtlassianUpdates weekly series again. Let us go through some of the recent updates from the @atlassian ecosystem #TeaWithRavi #ChildComments #InlineIssueCreation #IssueScrolling #ConfluenceSideBySide #ManagedTeamsGroups #ITSM

Reply to comments for meaningful conversations in Jira

There is a new feature in Jira to reply to comments that is child comments also known as threads. Personally I think this would be a great addition to Jira's native comment capabilites.

#WhatIf we have Workflow Status Context? #jira

Submitted by ravisagar on

I was thinking there should be a way to create a context for workflow statuses in a workflow so we can reuse the same workflow with slight modifications in other projects as well.

#Workflow #Status

Jira Cloud - New UI is Amazing

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I must say the new Jira Cloud UI is amazing. I was playing with it today and quite like it so far. Good work Atlassian.

#JiraCloud #NewUI

Jira Cloud - Create Charts within List view

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Have you tried creating charts within your list view on Jira Cloud. Give it a try, it is really a good feature.

#JiraCloud #Charts #List

Jira Cloud - Create Project and SCRUM board

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When you create a project with shared configurations then you will not get a board created, you will have to do that manually.

#JiraCloud #CreateProject #CreateBoard

GetAnswers - Reminders for overdue tasks in Jira

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There was a question from Moti Dahiya about getting reminders in Jira for overdue tasks. Let us take a look at how to achieve that.

#GetAnswers #Reminders

GetAnswers - Is there limit on versions?

Submitted by ravisagar on

There is no limit on number of versions that you can created in Jira but that doesn't mean you keep creating versions for no reason.

#GetAnswers #Versions

Permission Helper will save time #Jira

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To save time always use Permission Helper to quickly investigate issues related to the permissions in Jira.

#Jira #PermissionHelper

GetAnswers - Capacity Planning without Apps

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Let me answer a question related to Capacity Planning, this question was asked by someone how is interested in doing this without any app.

#GetAnswers #CapacityPlanning

Let me show you my ThinkPad T61P

Submitted by ravisagar on

Let me show you an old T61P which I am not sure what to do with it. Shall I use it for retro gaming?

#ThinkPad #T61P

Not able to Start/Complete #Sprints in #Jira

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There are permissions like manage sprints, start/stop sprints that you need to configured to ensure your project managers are able to smoothly work on the agile boards.

#Jira #ManageSprints

I hardly used my Xiaomi Pad 6 in the last one year

Submitted by ravisagar on

I the last one year I hardly used by Xiaomi Pad 6 with a wireless keyboard. Most of the times I found it convenient to just keep my secondary laptop ThinkPad X13 in my bag and use it.

#XiaomiPad6 #ThinkPadX13

Get used to Jira Cloud interface

Submitted by ravisagar on

Getting used to the interface of Jira Cloud could be challenging for both new and experienced Jira Data Center users.

#JiraCloud #Interface

Start with built-in scripts

Submitted by ravisagar on

If you are new to ScriptRunner for Jira then start by using Built In Scripts.

#BuiltInScripts #ScriptRunner

nmcli connect to public wifi with registration

Submitted by ravisagar on

If you use nmcli to connect to a public wifi without any password then it will not pop up a registration form to connect to the internet but there is a workaround.

#nmcli

On Hold Status Category in #Jira

Submitted by ravisagar on

Wondering what should be the category of the On Hold or Waiting statuses in Jira?

#StatusCategory #OnHold

Emacs - Rename a directory

Submitted by ravisagar on

Let us learn how to quickly rename a directory using Dired in Emacs.

#Emacs #Dired

Emacs - Delete and rename file quickly in Dired

Submitted by ravisagar on

If you just started using Emacs or Org Mode then you may want to use Dired for file management. Today let me show you how quickly and easily you can delete and rename files.

#Emacs #dired

Archiving Component not on #Jira Cloud

Submitted by ravisagar on

Archiving a component is a nice feature on Jira Data Center but unfortunately this feature is not yet available on Jira Cloud.

#JiraCloud #Component

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GetAnswers - How to check usage of Jira Project Roles?

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Yes, you can delete your project roles in Jira but before you do that make sure you check the usage of these roles in various permission and notification schemes and also your workflows.

#GetAnswers #ProjectRoles

So much to share in 2024 - sparxsys, India trip and other updates

Submitted by ravisagar on

There are so many things that I have to share. I can't believe I am actually writing after so long. Better late than never, my life was extremely busy in the last one year and I was occupied with plenty of things both personal and work wise.

Jira Cloud - Why resolution field is required?

Submitted by ravisagar on

Resolution is a special field in Jira and it is a required field which is not controlled by the Field Configuration or a Validator.

#JiraCloud #Resolution

No #Radar charts in #eazyBI

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It is not possible to create Radar charts in Jira using eazyBI yet.

#Jira #RadarCharts #eazyBI

Jira Production to Staging checklist

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There are few things that you should take care of when syncing your production data to staging.

#JiraStaging #Sync

No good #Jira mobile app

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Open your Jira on your mobile phone in the web version and it will work fine. Occasionally I do open Jira from mobile if there is some urgent work I have to do on the go.

#Jira #MobileApp

Manage files in Requirements Process

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How do you manage multiple files in your requirement management process.

#JiraBestPractices #Files #Requirements

Always ask for Project Key #Jira #BestPractices

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When you get a request for a new project creation from the users along with the project name also ask them about their preferred project key.

#JiraBestPractices #ProjectKey

Jira Best Practices - How Project Archiving works?

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Do an audit of your #Jira instance and find out all the projects where no update has been made in the last 2 years and considering archiving them.

#JiraBestPractices #ProjectArchiving

Jira Best Practices - Best way to clear Resolution

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Are you worried about reopening hundred of issues and closing them again? Let me show you a simpler way to clear your resolution field.

#JiraBestPractices #ClearResolution

Make your own #Jira #Notes

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I always recommend making lot of notes to learn something. This is also true for learning and exploring Jira. When you have your own notes you will build your own local knowledge base.

#JiraBestPractices #JiraNotes

Local #Jira Admin is a must have

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Whenever you are doing an upgrade, migration or some big activity in Jira make sure to create a local Jira admin that you can use to login if your LDAP is not connected or reachable.

#JiraBestPractices #LocalAdmin

Rename #Jira #Status carefully

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Be extra careful when you rename the status in your workflow because you can accidentally rename status used in other projects.

#JiraBestPractices #Status

Using #Jira offline

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There is no offline mode in Jira but users often dump data in Google sheets and Excel sheets, update data and upload it back to Jira. This can be done by using some extensions as well.

#JiraBestPractices #JiraOffline

Jira Cloud - How to replace workflow statuses?

Submitted by ravisagar on

Are you wondering how to replace a workflow status? Also keep in mind that making changes to a Jira workflow should not be taken lightly.

#Jira #ReplaceStatus

Automate #Jira support

Submitted by ravisagar on

Consider automating your Jira support so that you can serve your customers quickly and it will also reduce your Jira support team's workload.

#JiraBestPractices #AutomateJiraSupport

#Jira integrations easy

Submitted by ravisagar on

Using Jira webhooks, Automation rules and REST API you can easily integrate other tools with Jira.

#JiraBestPractices #Integrations

Ready to work status #Jira

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How would you let your user or customers know that you are going to start the work on a Jira ticket?

#JiraBestPractices #ReadyToWork

Don't use #Jira for the sake of it

Submitted by ravisagar on

Are you using Jira because it is cool to use it without any collaboration with others?

#JiraBestPractices #Collaboration

Don't involve too many people #Jira

Submitted by ravisagar on

Don't involve too many people in your discussions for configuring Jira.

#JiraBestPractices #KeyStakeholders

Always create context #Jira #CustomFields

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Custom field context has multiple benefits. Not only it will help you have different options based on projects but you can also ensure that the field is hidden in other projects even with the shared issue type screen schemes.

#JiraBestPractices #CustomFieldContext

#Jira database schema

Submitted by ravisagar on

If you get familiar with Jira database schema then you will learn a lot about how Jira functions.

#CareerAdvice #JiraDatabase

Project creation process #jira

Submitted by ravisagar on

New project creation should be a well defined process in your organisation. This will ensure users have thought about what kind of work they want to manage and it will encourage them to use standard Jira configurations.

#Jira #BestPractices

I am embracing #Jira Cloud

Submitted by ravisagar on

I am quite happy with all the new features being added to Jira Cloud in the last one year.

#Jira #RaviSagar

One rule for each condition #Jira #Automation

Submitted by ravisagar on

Sometimes I create simple rules that anyone can modify and to achieve that I create rules with just one condition. This of course sounds weird but advantage is that any non-technical user can ready and modify the rule.

#Jira #Automation

Sparxsys Stay on top #Jira #App

Submitted by ravisagar on

Apart from providing Atlassian services we have also started building apps. Stay on top is one such app that we are building.

#StayOnTop #Sparxsys

Sprint Under Discussion #Jira

Submitted by ravisagar on

Have you thought about creating a Sprint called Under Discussion? This could be an open sprint with no dates and you can keep all your issue where discussion is happening in this sprint. This will always stay in sight in your backlog.

#Jira #SprintUnderDiscussion

Advanced Roadmaps dependencies #jira

Submitted by ravisagar on

You can include more Issue Link Types as dependencies in your plans. You need to request your Jira admin team to do that.

#AdvancedRoadmaps #Hierarchy

I have #Jira courses

Submitted by ravisagar on

I have a dedicated portal for trainings where you will find my courses and upcoming live trainings.

#Jira #SparxsysTrainings

Don't chase #Jira certificates

Submitted by ravisagar on

You goal should be to get a better job or earn more money, not getting 20 certificates.

#Jira #Certificates

Jira Cloud - Add Issue to closed Sprints

Submitted by ravisagar on

Have you ever faced a situation where you had to add issues an a closed or completed sprints? Let me show you how to do it.

#Jira #ClosedSprints

#Jira Audit Log

Submitted by ravisagar on

Jira has an audit log which gives you details of what changes were done by other administrators. It is quite useful for troubleshooting.

#Jira #AuditLog

Jira Cloud - Why no project role schemes?

Submitted by ravisagar on

Project Roles are great but it is not possible to limit what roles are available in what project. I think having some kind of project role scheme would be wonderful. What do you think?

#Jira #ProjectRole

#Jira Command Palette

Submitted by ravisagar on

Jira Cloud has this really good command palette that will let you do perform lot of functions easily. Give it a try.

#CommandPalette

Jira Best Practices - Don't rename Issue Link Type names

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You might want to reorder the Issue Links that appear on the Issue screen by renaming the issue link type name but doing that will break the filters. So don't do it.

#JiraBestPractices #RenameIssueLinkTypeName

Jira Data Center also has Automation rules

Submitted by ravisagar on

I often get asked this question about low code automation options on Jira DC. Good news is that the automation rules are there on Jira on prem but not many people know about it.

#AutomationRules #JiraDC

ThinkPads I own in 2024

Submitted by ravisagar on

Let me show you all the ThinkPads I own in 2024 and what I do with these beautiful machines.

#ThinkPad #2024

How to use Teams in #Jira?

Submitted by ravisagar on

There is a way to create teams in Jira which is quite useful when used with Advanced Roadmaps Plans but you can still use it without Jira Premium.

#Teams #Jira

Show images #Jira boards

Submitted by ravisagar on

Yes, it is possible to display images on your cards and also some other places. Let us learn how to configure that.

#Board #Images

Don't be a rude #Jira Consultant

Submitted by ravisagar on

You need to be honest and often blunt about your approach but be nice and respectful to others.

#jira #bestpractices

Track Issue Linking in #Jira

Submitted by ravisagar on

Yes, you can track new issue links that are created and then do something about it. I made a video recently on this topic.

#ScriptRunner #Listener #RemoveIssueLink

Jira Cloud - Show images on cards

Submitted by ravisagar on

Yes, it is possible to display images on your cards and also some other places. Let us learn how to configure that.

#Board #images

Reporting outside #Jira

Submitted by ravisagar on

Reporting within Jira has always been its weak area. Although you can create dashboards in Jira with useful gadget and you can always rely on reporting apps like eazyBI but don't hesitate reporting outside Jira. You can always pull data from Jira and dump it to a proper reporting tool.

#jira #bestpractices

Jira DC skills are niche and rare

Submitted by ravisagar on

Jira DC skills are not only rare also if you develop your niche around it then it will help you stay relevant and earn more money.

#jira #careeradvice

Don't hire bad project managers #Jira

Submitted by ravisagar on

Your Jira roll out cannot be successful without good experienced project managers. That is why it is important that you spend money on hiring good PMs.

#jira #bestpractices

Project Manager vs Simple Jira Workflows

Submitted by ravisagar on

Project Managers love complicating workflows in Jira because they are not experienced or skilled. In majority of cases a simple workflow with three statuses like To Do, In Progress and Done is all you need.

#jira #bestpractices

Too many #Jira integrations?

Submitted by ravisagar on

It is great that Jira can be integrated with other tools using REST API but you should always monitor the usage of these integrations because too many integrations can cause performance issues.

#jira #bestpractice

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