References
Configuring Workflow - basics on how to configure a workflow so you can take advantage of the features of this add-on
Advanced Workflow Configuration - know the difference between conditions, validators, and post functions
User experiences and tips
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Test your workflow!Workflows can be complicated . Define a reasonable test scenario for your workflow on a test project or test system. Often, it is the only way to find errors before putting your workflow in production. Consider formalizing your workflow testing with GINT - Groovy Integration Test Framework. In the future, a simple GINT workflow test example will be provided . |
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Subtask have different issue typesYou cannot create a sub-task with the same issue type as the parent since Jira has unique sub-task issue types . You can do something similar by using a naming convention that creates sub-task types with similar names. For instance, Bug and Bug-sub-task. Then the %parent_issuetype%-sub-task can be used to create a sub-task with a name related type. |
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It is important for workflow designers to understand how the order of processing can affect results. Some actions will not behave properly if done in the wrong sequence. Think carefully and try alternative ordering in your tests. |
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In some cases, ordering the post function may improve related behavior.
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