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Mastering JIRA 7

Mastering JIRA 7: Become an expert at using JIRA 7 through this one-stop guide! , Second Edition

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Mastering JIRA 7

Chapter 2. Searching in JIRA

This chapter has a detailed explanation of how data can be fetched from JIRA. The data is used for analysis, reporting, and taking appropriate action. The Issue Navigator window offers a very easy mechanism to search for issues, but it's possible to write queries using JIRA Query Language (JQL) to refine the search results. You will learn how to save the search results as filters and charts that can be added in the dashboard. This can be shared with other users and can also serve as a data source for various gadgets.

We will cover the following topics:

  • The Issue Navigator window
  • Searching the issues
  • Filters and subscriptions
  • Introduction to JQL
  • Browser shortcuts
  • Exporting issues in Excel, RSS, XML, and JSON

The Issue Navigator window

JIRA comes with a powerful feature that will let you find issues quickly and take action. For instance, you can easily search all the bugs of a particular project named cristata (which have been in an open state for the past 2 weeks) using the following JQL query:

project = CSTA AND issuetype = Bug AND created >= -2w 

The preceding query is written in JQL (a language in JIRA to search for issues). However, if you are new to JIRA, then you can also use the Basic search feature to find issues; you don't need to learn JQL for this. Moreover, learning it is not so difficult.

You can switch from Basic search to Advanced search to deal with the preceding query. Let's first take a look at the features provided by the Basic search in the Issue Navigator window.

From the top menu bar, click on Issues | Search for issues, as shown in the following screenshot:

The Issue Navigator window

Searching the issues

Now you will be taken to the Issue Navigator and the default view is the Detail View:

Searching the issues

In the Detail View window, a lot more information about the issue is visible, such as the Details, Description, Assignee, Reporter, and Workflow buttons to transform it into another available state. You can quickly browse through the issue and view the information in the center of the screen.

The List View doesn't display too much information. The issues are displayed in the form of a table. Switch to the List View from the drop-down menu in the top-right corner, as shown in the following screenshot:

Searching the issues

By default, a few issue fields are displayed in the List View, but you can always add more columns to your view.

So far, we have not refined the issues for a specific project. The default Basic search option will let you apply several conditions to refine the issues. You will find a set of buttons at the top of the issue list that will let you apply multiple conditions.

Let&apos...

Filters and subscriptions

We just saw how to search bugs that have been open within the past 2 weeks for a particular project. Now, what if we want to perform this search twice a week? Well, you can always go to the Issue Navigator and apply the conditions again or write a JQL query. However, there is an amazing feature in JIRA that allows you to not only save your searches, but also receive the results in an e-mail.

Click on the Save as button at the top of the screen to save the search:

Filters and subscriptions

In the pop-up window, enter the Filter Name and click on the Submit button to save the query. In JIRA, these saved results are called filters.

After you save the filter, you can always click on the filter name from the left-hand side panel in the Issue Navigator.

Subscriptions

E-mail subscription is another good feature that JIRA offers which e-mails the list of the issues in a particular filter either to you or to a group of JIRA users.

Click on the Details link that is located next to the...

Introduction to JQL

JQL is one of the best features in JIRA; it lets you search the issues efficiently and offers a lot of handy features. The best part about JQL is that it's very easy to learn, thanks to the autocomplete functionality in the Advanced search that offers suggestions to the user based on the keywords typed.

JQL consists of either single or multiple questions. These questions can be combined to form complex questions.

The basic JQL syntax

JQL has a field followed by an operator. For instance, to retrieve all the issues of the CSTA project, you can use a simple query like this:

project = CSTA 

Now, within this project, if you want to find the issues assigned to a specific user, use the following query:

project = CSTA and assignee = ravisagar 

There might be several issues assigned to a user and maybe we just want to focus on issues whose priority is either Critical or Blocker:

project = CSTA and assignee = ravisagar and priority in (Blocker,  Critical) 

Instead of issues assigned...

The Issue Navigator window


JIRA comes with a powerful feature that will let you find issues quickly and take action. For instance, you can easily search all the bugs of a particular project named cristata (which have been in an open state for the past 2 weeks) using the following JQL query:

project = CSTA AND issuetype = Bug AND created >= -2w 

The preceding query is written in JQL (a language in JIRA to search for issues). However, if you are new to JIRA, then you can also use the Basic search feature to find issues; you don't need to learn JQL for this. Moreover, learning it is not so difficult.

You can switch from Basic search to Advanced search to deal with the preceding query. Let's first take a look at the features provided by the Basic search in the Issue Navigator window.

From the top menu bar, click on Issues | Search for issues, as shown in the following screenshot:

Searching the issues


Now you will be taken to the Issue Navigator and the default view is the Detail View:

In the Detail View window, a lot more information about the issue is visible, such as the Details, Description, Assignee, Reporter, and Workflow buttons to transform it into another available state. You can quickly browse through the issue and view the information in the center of the screen.

The List View doesn't display too much information. The issues are displayed in the form of a table. Switch to the List View from the drop-down menu in the top-right corner, as shown in the following screenshot:

By default, a few issue fields are displayed in the List View, but you can always add more columns to your view.

So far, we have not refined the issues for a specific project. The default Basic search option will let you apply several conditions to refine the issues. You will find a set of buttons at the top of the issue list that will let you apply multiple conditions.

Let's refine the...

Filters and subscriptions


We just saw how to search bugs that have been open within the past 2 weeks for a particular project. Now, what if we want to perform this search twice a week? Well, you can always go to the Issue Navigator and apply the conditions again or write a JQL query. However, there is an amazing feature in JIRA that allows you to not only save your searches, but also receive the results in an e-mail.

Click on the Save as button at the top of the screen to save the search:

In the pop-up window, enter the Filter Name and click on the Submit button to save the query. In JIRA, these saved results are called filters.

After you save the filter, you can always click on the filter name from the left-hand side panel in the Issue Navigator.

Subscriptions

E-mail subscription is another good feature that JIRA offers which e-mails the list of the issues in a particular filter either to you or to a group of JIRA users.

Click on the Details link that is located next to the Save as button....

Introduction to JQL


JQL is one of the best features in JIRA; it lets you search the issues efficiently and offers a lot of handy features. The best part about JQL is that it's very easy to learn, thanks to the autocomplete functionality in the Advanced search that offers suggestions to the user based on the keywords typed.

JQL consists of either single or multiple questions. These questions can be combined to form complex questions.

The basic JQL syntax

JQL has a field followed by an operator. For instance, to retrieve all the issues of the CSTA project, you can use a simple query like this:

project = CSTA 

Now, within this project, if you want to find the issues assigned to a specific user, use the following query:

project = CSTA and assignee = ravisagar 

There might be several issues assigned to a user and maybe we just want to focus on issues whose priority is either Critical or Blocker:

project = CSTA and assignee = ravisagar and priority in (Blocker,  Critical) 

Instead of...

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  • • This comprehensive guide will help you implement, customize and administer JIRA 7 application to meet the needs of your organization
  • • You will get to know the strategies needed to develop and deploy JIRA 7, along with best practices when working with Jira
  • • It covers the latest integrations of JIRA 7 with third-party platforms to help you professionally manage your software development projects

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Atlassian JIRA 7 is an enterprise issue tracker system. One of its key strengths is its ability to adapt to the needs of an organization, ranging from building software products to managing your support issues. This book provides a comprehensive explanation covering all three components of JIRA 7, such as JIRA Software, JIRA Core, and Jira Service Desk. It shows you how to master the key functionalities of JIRA and its customizations and useful add-ons, and is packed with real-world examples and use cases. You will first learn how to plan for a JIRA 7 installation and fetch data. We cover JIRA reports in detail, which will help you analyze your data effectively. You can add additional features to your JIRA application by choosing one of the already built-in add-ons or building a new one to suit your needs. Then you'll find out about implementing Agile methodologies in JIRA by creating Scrum and Kanban boards. We'll teach you how to integrate your JIRA Application with other tools such as Confluence, SVN, Git, and more, which will help you extend your application. Finally, we'll explore best practices and troubleshooting techniques to help you find out what went wrong and understand how to fix it.

Who is this book for?

If you are a JIRA administrator who is managing small-to-medium JIRA instances and you want to learn how to manage enterprise-scale instances, then this book will help you expand your knowledge and equip you with advanced skills. Prior understanding of the JIRA core concepts is required.

What you will learn

  • • Plan the installation and upgrade of your JIRA instance to the newest version
  • • Configure issue type schemes, create customized workflows, modify permission schemes, and change notification schemes
  • • Implement JIRA Service Desk to manage your support tickets
  • • Customize JIRA for test management, helpdesk, and requirement management
  • • Deploy JIRA for Agile tracking using the Scrum and Kanban techniques
  • • Develop JIRA add-ons to extend JIRA s functionality
  • • Migrate data from external systems using CSV import
  • • Generate reports directly from the JIRA database and use custom JavaScript and CSS
  • • Integrate your JIRA application with third-party tools such as Confluence, SVN, and Git

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Table of Contents

18 Chapters
1. Planning Your JIRA Installation Chevron down icon Chevron up icon
2. Searching in JIRA Chevron down icon Chevron up icon
3. Reporting – Using Charts to Visualize the Data Chevron down icon Chevron up icon
4. Customizing JIRA for Test Management Chevron down icon Chevron up icon
5. Understanding Zephyr and its Features Chevron down icon Chevron up icon
6. Sample Implementation of Use Cases Chevron down icon Chevron up icon
7. User Management, Groups, and Project Roles Chevron down icon Chevron up icon
8. Configuring JIRA User Directories to Connect with LDAP, Crowd, and JIRA User Server Chevron down icon Chevron up icon
9. JIRA Add-On Development and Leveraging the REST API Chevron down icon Chevron up icon
10. Importing and Exporting Data in JIRA and Migrating Configuration Chevron down icon Chevron up icon
11. Working with Agile Boards in JIRA Software Chevron down icon Chevron up icon
12. JIRA Administration with ScriptRunner and the CLI Add-on Chevron down icon Chevron up icon
13. Database Access Chevron down icon Chevron up icon
14. Customizing Look, Feel, and Behavior Chevron down icon Chevron up icon
15. Implementing JIRA Service Desk Chevron down icon Chevron up icon
16. Integrating JIRA with Common Atlassian Applications and Other Tools Chevron down icon Chevron up icon
17. JIRA Best Practices Chevron down icon Chevron up icon
18. Troubleshooting JIRA Chevron down icon Chevron up icon

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