Set an Estimate of the issue to the difference of two specific dates

Abstract

This code snippet sets an Estimate field to the difference of two specific dates of the issue. 

Logic

Access the date fields of the issue and return their difference

Snippet 

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Examples

The output of this snippet is a String representing a duration which you could use to Set an estimate field. Eg: Set the Original estimate of the issue to the difference of the issue creation and Due date in

• one of the Set Field Value post-functions

• one of the Transition issue post-functions on the transition screen, if any

• in the Create issue post-function under Set fields of new issue section

References

• Using Nunjucks Templates

• Accessing JIRA Standard fields

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