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• Often other users have already done something similar to what you would like to do. Find an example on the Atlassian Community?

• Look for routines.

  • First look for routines in the Jira Integration Routines section of the documentation. Most routines dealing with Jira will be found here.

  • The second place to look is the Jira Administration Routines.

  • All the other routines are specifically meant for any Power Scripts feature you may be using. For example, if you are using Live Fields, look for Live Fields routines.

  • The last category of routines has to deal with things like math, string manipulation or array routines.

• If the routine you are looking for does not exist, consider implementing a script which consumes an Atlassian REST API (Jira Server/DC), (Cloud).

  • When developing SIL scripts which consume REST API, try using getting results with httpGet().

• Sometimes in your research Groovy fits the bill (available via the SIL Groovy Connector, Jira Server/DC only). Reasons for using Groovy are the following:

  • Groovy tends to run faster than REST API.

  • Only a “Groovy” solution exists and is the only way to create a workaround.

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• I can, but should I?

  • If used incorrectly, certain implementations can result in code that takes to long or takes down your Jira instance.

• Migration minded.

  • Always keep in mind when developing code what it would take to migrate to the next version of Jira or Confluence when they come out.

• Does it scale?

  • Can the process being developed be used on a grand scale?

• Don't bake in bad processes.

  • Bad processes tend to multiply over time. If you do the first thing right, the process will get better over time.

• Leave the smallest footprint.

  • Write code that is direct, to the point and reads well.

  • Avoid code that uses a large amount of system resources.

• Use native Jira features whenever possible.

  • There is no need to reinvent the wheel. Jira is an amazing system, so use those features to accomplish your goals.

• Use Jira in the way it was designed to operate.

  • With scripting, the features you can implement are infinite. However, keep the functionality of your code to be in alignment with Atlassian best practices.

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