Blogs

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. 🚨 Confluence Macros to be Deprecated by September 25Atlassian has announced the deprecation of several Confluence macros that many teams have come to rely on. These macros will continue to work until September 25, after which they will be removed entirely.

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. Atlassian Team 2025: A Quick MentionAlthough I wasn’t able to attend this year’s Atlassian Team event in Los Angeles, many exciting announcements have emerged. Highlights include:

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. But as with any major update, it brings along a set of challenges—especially for Jira Admins and Consultants.Let’s dive into what this change means for us and how we can help our users transition smoothly.

Starting with Jira can be overwhelming—here’s how to keep it simple. 👋 IntroductionGetting 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.I’ve worked with many clients and colleagues who expressed similar concerns:

One of the most common questions Jira admins come across is:“Can we hide a transition in a Jira workflow?”🎯 The Simple AnswerTechnically, you can't truly "hide" a transition in the traditional sense. If a transition exists in your workflow, and a user has permission to view the workflow, they'll see it. End of story, right?Well… not quite. Let’s explore a workaround that feels like hiding. 👇

 Why This Feature MattersLet’s be honest — Jira isn’t just a tool; it’s the backbone for project tracking, collaboration, and delivering actual work. But when it comes to comments, Jira has always been fairly basic. Until now, discussions were linear, making it hard to track who replied to whom, especially in long threads.That’s changing.With child comments, users can now reply directly to specific comments, making conversations more organized, relevant, and easier to follow.

 ✨ Atlassian Community Gets a Fresh LookIf you haven’t visited community.atlassian.com recently, you’re in for a surprise! Atlassian has refreshed the look and feel of the community portal, making it more intuitive and modern.Why should you care? Because the Atlassian Community is a goldmine:

IntroductionHandling issues for future consideration in Jira can be challenging. Many teams struggle with maintaining a clean and effective backlog while ensuring that important ideas and tasks are not lost. In this blog, we will discuss best practices for managing these types of issues.What is the Backlog For?

In today's fast-paced digital world, businesses are constantly looking for innovative, cost-effective, and scalable solutions. At our company, we have made a conscious decision to prioritize open-source software over proprietary alternatives. But why? The reasons range from cost savings to flexibility, security, and community support. In this blog, we’ll explore why open source is our preferred choice and how it benefits our organization.