Issue Context and Run Configuration

Issue Context

When creating scripts for Jira, one of the most fundamental concepts is that of issue context. When a script makes reference to custom fields, the issue context can either be implicitly defined or explicitly defined.

Implicit Context

Whenever a script is run from an automated context such as a workflow or listener, the issue context is provided. For example:

Example Code

string value = #{custom field name};

Setting the Issue Context With the Run Configuration

When running scripts from the SIL Manager, a useful feature you can use is the Run Configuration setting. This allows you to set the context of the script so that your script runs exactly as it would in an automated setting. To set the Run Configuration, follow these steps:

1. Click on the "Run Configuration" button.

2. Click on the "Provided context" radio button.

3. Enter the issue key of an issue for which you would like to test against.

Explicit Context

You can create an explicit reference to the issue context by placing "key" in front of the custom field.

Example Code

string value = key.#{custom field name};

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