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Extending Jira's Power: A Guide to Getting Started with Jira Forge Modules
Forge modules are essential for filling functionality gaps within Jira, allowing developers to extend Jira’s capabilities beyond its standard user interface (UI) functions.
Forge Modules vs. Standard Jira Features
Standard Jira features, such as working on projects, using dashboards and filters, adding comments, assigning tickets, and generating reports, are typically accessed through the Jira UI. The core purpose of Forge modules is to provide developers with a way to add extra functionality to specific sections of Jira.
Atlassian Updates - OAuth 2.0 for Trello, AI-Assisted Playbook, Easy SLA Notification creation
Time to go through some of the update from the Atlassian ecosystem #OAuth2.0 #Trello #AIAssisted #Playbook #SLANotifications
OAuth 2.0 for Trello
OAuth 2.0 for Trello introduces a modern authorization framework for integrations and Power-Ups, featuring granular scopes and refresh tokens
Link(s): OAuth-Trello
Beyond the Basics: Avoiding Common Pitfalls and Implementing the Right Jira Workflow
Starting with Jira is simple, but successfully scaling the tool requires planning and adherence to best practices. Based on a recent discussion between Ravi Sagar and Milind Gautam, here are key insights on how teams can avoid common pitfalls, select the appropriate board, and implement a suitable workflow.
The 3 Biggest Jira Configuration Mistakes
When a team begins using Jira, often the biggest problems stem from poor foundational choices. The most common mistakes are:
The New Era of Tech Control: Mandatory AI Data Collection and Apple's Leadership Transition
The tech world is currently navigating significant shifts, from controversial data policies that erode user control to major changes in leadership at global titans. Our latest Tech Capsule discussion, held on April 21, 2026, focused on Atlassian's aggressive move toward mandatory AI data collection and the anticipated generational leadership change at Apple.
Tech Capsule: The New Currency of the IT World—Efficiency in the Age of AI
The technology landscape is undergoing a radical transformation, evidenced by massive corporate layoffs, aggressive AI integration, and rising concerns over technological safety. This week's Tech Capsule delves into the major shifts that are trading human headcount for AI infrastructure, making efficiency the new currency.Atlassian’s Rovo Evolves into a Virtual Agent Teammate
The AI Equation: Monetization, Layoffs, and the Loss of Company Culture
A recent "Tech Capsule" discussion between Ravi Sagar and Aaditya Kumar explored the rapid integration of AI into business, its influence on corporate layoffs, and the often-overlooked impact on company culture.The Corporate Pivot: Why AI is Chasing Business DollarsThe AI industry is rapidly turning its focus from individual consumers to corporate clients, a shift driven primarily by profitability and high competition.
AI's New Role: From Tool to Boss, Raising Concerns Over Control and Privacy
A recent discussion highlighted three major developments in artificial intelligence concerning market control, data privacy, and the future of human employment: the Coreweave-Anthropic partnership, the privacy risks of Microsoft's Copilot local functionality, and the emerging reality of AI systems managing human workers.
Honest and transparent Jira Consultant - Sparxsys Solutions
Hello, my name is Ravi Sagar, I am the principal consultant and founder of Sparxsys Solutions. We are an Atlassian Consultancy company based in the UK, India and UAE. We help companies get the most out of Atlassian tools like Jira, Confluence, Bitbucket and we specialise in automation, integrations, Forge app development, ScriptRunner for Jira and Cloud migrations.
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Atlassian Updates - Ending Trello inbox FedRAMP, Trello Labels, Upgrade Axios
Let us go through some of the recent updates from the @atlassian ecosystem
#TrelloFedRAMP #TrelloInboxLabels #UpgradeAxios
Ending Trello’s FedRAMP Low-Impact SaaS authorization
Trello will end its FedRAMP Low Impact authorization on September 1, 2026, due to low adoption within the government sector.
Link(s): Ending Trello’s FedRAMP
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