Blogs

As Atlassian continues to evolve, Jira Cloud has become the clear focus for the future. For developers and consultants looking to build powerful, scalable, and modern Jira apps, learning Node.js is no longer optional — it’s essential.In this blog, we’ll explore why Node.js is so important for Jira Cloud development, how it fits into Atlassian’s future, and what skills you’ll need to succeed.

In 2024, I shared my thoughts on whether Jira professionals should invest their time in learning Jira Data Center and ScriptRunner for Jira. Back then, my advice was influenced by Atlassian’s strong push toward Jira Cloud, which they’ve clearly stated is their long-term focus.But as of mid-2025, the situation has evolved — and so has my advice.The State of Jira Data Center in 2025Atlassian has not announced any end-of-life date for Jira Data Center. In fact, they’re still:

Reopening old bugs might seem like a quick fix, but in reality, it can cause confusion, mess up reports, and create long-term issues in bug tracking. In this post, we’ll explore why reopening old issues is a common mistake, why it happens, and the better alternative to manage recurring bugs.The Common ScenarioIn many large companies, products are released in multiple versions — for example, v3.2.1, v3.3, and so on. Each version:

Here’s a quick rundown of some important updates from the Atlassian ecosystem this week. These changes may seem small individually, but together they reflect how Atlassian is steadily improving its tools — and why we, as Jira admins and consultants, need to stay on top of them.

When working with Jira, one often-overlooked factor is project size. Over the years, we’ve seen projects containing millions of issues — and while Jira can technically handle them, projects that large can introduce performance challenges, complicate reporting, and make ongoing management unnecessarily difficult.In this post, we’ll share our perspective on optimal project sizing, why “too big” and “too small” can both be problematic, and strategies you can use to keep Jira projects healthy and manageable.

Merging two teams in Jira is never a simple “copy and paste” job. Whether you’re consolidating projects or unifying processes, it involves careful planning, technical execution, and — perhaps most importantly — managing people’s expectations.In this blog, we’ll discuss the complexities of merging teams, the technical steps involved, and the softer (but critical) aspects of stakeholder alignment.

Let’s go through some of the latest updates from the Atlassian ecosystem. This week, there’s a special focus on Bitbucket, Atlassian Analytics, and some exciting enhancements in Jira reporting.1. Bitbucket Pipelines – Introducing Parent and Child PipelinesIf you use Bitbucket Pipelines for your CI/CD workflows, there’s a new feature worth checking out — Parent and Child Pipelines.

Are you a Jira administrator dreaming of a career switch? The world of Jira consulting might be calling your name! It's a field that offers not only competitive compensation globally but also significant respect and influence, as consultants are often highly valued for their expertise. If you've ever considered this path, now might be the time to explore it. The Foundational Skill: Jira Administration 

Recently, on June 22nd, Atlassian made an announcement that has stirred up quite a bit of discussion in the Jira community: Jira "Projects" are being renamed to "Spaces." As a consultant deeply ingrained in the Atlassian ecosystem, this news, frankly, leaves me unhappy. While there might be a grander vision behind it, the immediate impact, in my opinion, will be confusion. What is a "Project" Anyway? (And How Jira Used It) 

Recently, a potential customer reached out, frustrated and vocal about their Jira experience. Their core complaint? Jira wasn't living up to the promise that it could be used for any use case and solve all problems. Specifically, they were attempting to leverage Jira as a CRM – a system fundamentally designed for managing customer data, typically handled by specialized tools like Salesforce.