Welcome to another weekly roundup from the Atlassian ecosystem! Whether you’re a Jira admin, Confluence power user, or simply interested in the latest updates, here are the highlights worth knowing this week.

The Atlassian ecosystem is ever-evolving, and this week brought a wave of updates worth highlighting. From global events to new features and platform changes, here’s a curated summary to keep you in the loop.

ScriptRunner for Jira is a powerful tool that enables advanced automation and customization within Jira. A common question among new users and learners is whether ScriptRunner is free or if there are any open-source alternatives. Let's explore the options.

Atlassian is once again rolling out a new user interface for Jira Cloud, and this time, it looks like a permanent shift. Over the years, we've seen multiple iterations of UI updates, but the latest one seems to be here to stay—and for good reason. It’s cleaner, more intuitive, and offers a smoother user experience.

Starting with Jira can be overwhelming—here’s how to keep it simple.

👋 Introduction

Getting started with Jira can feel daunting, especially for new users. Whether you're a manager trying to adopt Jira in your organization or a team member tasked with project tracking, you're not alone in feeling a bit lost.