✨ Atlassian Community Gets a Fresh Look
If 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:
- Ask and answer questions
- Learn best practices from others
- Stay updated with product changes
- Participate in global and local events
Helping others there not only earns you kudos—it also deepens your own understanding. As someone who's spent hours engaging on the platform, I can say it’s one of the best ways to learn Jira from real-world use cases.
🧱 New Hierarchy Views in Jira Projects
Big news for those using Jira Premium! You can now go beyond the standard Epic → Story → Sub-task hierarchy. Premium users can create custom levels such as:
- Outcome → Capability → Initiative → Epic → Story → Sub-task
Even for standard users, there’s something new:
Under your project’s “Issues” or “Work” tab, there’s now a toggle option to switch between a flat list and hierarchy view. This helps you:
- Visualize parent-child relationships more easily
- Create and manage nested issues quickly
- Work faster without jumping around screens
Just click the three dots on the top right of your issue list and enable "Show hierarchy". Simple, yet powerful.
🔁 'Issues' are now 'Work Items' (Mostly)
Atlassian is gradually replacing the term “Issue” with “Work Item”, a subtle change that reflects a broader effort to:
- Make Jira terminology more inclusive and flexible
- Provide clearer feedback on updates and notifications
You’ll now see more specific contextual messages like:
- “Attachment added to Task”
- “Commented on a Bug”
While some instances (like personal test environments) may still use “Issues,” most client instances already show this update.
📅 Upcoming Virtual Event: Jira + Xray Testing Deep Dive
Mark your calendar! On April 21st, the Mumbai Atlassian Community is hosting a virtual session focusing on Xray and Jira Snapshots.
Key speakers:
- Reena Nir – CEO of Red B and creator of multiple Jira apps
- Deepak Rai – Mumbai ACE Community Leader
Why attend?
- Learn how to get the most out of your testing setup
- Engage directly with experts
- Discover practical tips you can apply right away
This one-hour session is a fantastic opportunity to grow your skills without leaving your desk.
📊 Feature Spotlight: Quick Charts in List View
Project managers, rejoice! You can now generate quick charts right from your Jira list view.
How it works:
- Go to the List View in any Jira project.
- Click the “View as Chart” button.
- Select a field like Issue Type, Status, Assignee, or Priority.
- Choose a bar or donut chart for quick insights.
Why this is useful:
- Instantly visualize how many tasks are open, in progress, or closed
- Quickly spot workload distribution among team members
- Focus reporting based on current filters (e.g., "Assigned to me")
It’s simple but incredibly effective for everyday reporting.
🗣️ Final Thoughts
From UI improvements to deeper hierarchy controls, Atlassian continues to evolve—and these small yet impactful changes make your work smoother and smarter. Whether you're customizing Jira workflows, analyzing progress, or simply staying informed, these updates are worth exploring.
🧡 Stay curious, keep experimenting, and don’t forget to subscribe to Sparksys and Ravi Sagar’s YouTube Channels for more hands-on Atlassian insights.