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Atlassian Updates - Atlassian Analytics 4 new tables, Jira Align Terminology and Smart Links

Time to go through some of the recent updates from the Atlassian ecosystem #AtlassianAnalytics #JiraAlignTerminology #SmartLinks

4 new Jira tables for fresher data

Atlassian has introduced new “live” versions of four commonly used Jira tables to improve data freshness, updating within 90 minutes. These tables—such as jira_issue_live and jira_project_live—retain the same columns as their originals but may result in slower queries, as they calculate data in real time.

Link(s): Four new Jira tables for fresher data

Aligning with Jira's new terminology

Atlassian is updating terminology in Atlassian Analytics to align with Jira’s shift from “issue” to “work item.” The changes will roll out from June 25 to July 25, 2025. Display names in the Data Lake schema will be updated (e.g., "Issue" becomes "Work item"), but SQL names will remain unchanged to prevent disruptions in existing queries.

Link(s): Change of Jira Align terminology

Introducing Align Smart Links: Streamline Your Workflow

Atlassian has introduced Align Smart Links in version 11.13 to streamline workflows across its cloud products. This new feature transforms Align URLs into interactive Smart Links when pasted into Jira, Confluence, or other Atlassian tools. It allows users to view Align work items like Themes, Epics, Capabilities, Features, Objectives, Dependencies, and Risks in both inline and card formats.

Link(s): Introducing Align Smart Links

Join Our AMA on Scaling CI/CD Workflows with Bitbucket Pipelines

Atlassian has launched an Ask Me Anything (AMA) thread to support users in building better CI/CD workflows with Bitbucket Pipelines, open for questions until July 31, 2025. This AMA follows a webinar titled “Scale CI/CD Workflows Faster with Bitbucket Pipelines,” with an on-demand version available afterward.

Link(s): CI/CD AMA

Upcoming Event:

Aug 2, 11:00 AM – 3:00 PM (GMT+5:30)

Delhi-Gurugram

Join the inaugural event "Forge & Rovo: Building the Future of Atlassian Apps" to explore the power of Atlassian Forge. Learn the basics of Forge, its architecture, and how Rovo and Rovo Agents can streamline workflows. Set up your development environment and build a “Hello World” Forge app. Then, participate in an interactive workshop to implement a Jira issue analyzer using Forge and Rovo.

Link(s): Forge & Rovo: Building the Future of Atlassian Apps

Blog(s) of the week :

Jira is one of the most powerful tools in the world of project management and software development. It enforces structure, enables planning, and helps teams stay aligned with workflows. But is Jira always the best choice? Based on my experience, the answer is: not always

Link(s): When Not to Use Jira: A Realistic Take from the Trenches

Video(s) of the week:

Configuration management in Jira ensures consistent control of project settings, workflows, and customizations across environments. It helps track changes, prevent errors, and maintain stability. Using tools like Configuration Manager, admins can version, document, and deploy configurations efficiently. This is essential for scalability, compliance, and smooth environment transitions.

Link(s): Jira not made fo Configuration Management

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