Bitbucket vs. GitHub: 7 Reasons Why Bitbucket Wins
GitHub and Bitbucket are 2 of the best-known code repositories out there. So let’s put them against each other, Bitbucket vs. GitHub. It’s on! If you’re a developer you’re almost certainly aware of them. And even if you weren’t before, then you’re probably aware of the fact that Microsoft bought GitHub for an impressive $7.5 […]
A Guide to Jira Workflow Best Practices (with Examples)
In this guide, we’ll explore the power of workflows in Jira. We’ll cover Jira workflow best practices as well as some practical examples. We’ll also discuss exactly why you would want to create a new Jira workflow, customized to your team’s processes, and how you would go about doing so. With Jira you can really […]
Jira Productivity Killers: Avoid These Commonly Shared Worst Advice
Jira comes with an enormous amount of functionality. I don’t know about you, but that is what I like most about Jira. And many new admins and users will look to quickly make the most out of the customization at their fingertips. However, many actions might seem sensible at first glance. These might even be […]
5 Best Free Jira Plugins for Users – #3 is a Lifesaver!
In this article, I will discuss 5 completely free Jira plugins that are incredibly useful for users of Jira. Note, If you’re a Jira admin, we have also written the article on top Free Jira add-ons for admins. By now, you know that Jira is a phenomenally powerful task management platform. But its greatest strength […]
Top 6 FREE Jira Add-ons for Admins in 2020
Here are six powerful, completely free Jira add-ons that are absolutely invaluable for Jira Administrators. One of the main benefits of Jira is its flexibility and level of customization. You probably already know this. But to further extend this flexibility, you can make use of the thousands of available Jira plugins in the Atlassian Marketplace. […]
How to Implement a Jira Migration (a 2024 step-by-step guide)
The following article contains everything you need to know about the best practices and dangers of a Jira migration. At the end of this article, I have also included a step-by-step guide on how to actually implement the migration. I have come to understand migrations are virtually inevitable. Your business and organizational structure will evolve […]
How to Crush GDPR-Compliance With Jira
GDPR is here. And it seems not everyone is sure yet how it will impact their business or what measures to take. A heads up, in this article we will not really get into the details of GDPR itself. You can just Google a bunch of articles to get to that. Instead, we will share […]
How to Protect Your Production Server: A Must-Know Tip
Today I almost FUBAR’ed a customer their production instance because of forgetting one small thing. I did a data refresh from production to staging, but in my haste forgot to update the database connection string to the staging database. When I launched the application, it became quickly clear that something was wrong. But luckily not […]
Table Grid Editor – Xporter Integration
Jira is made to adapt to many types of teams in many situations, such as project management, support services, consulting services, and much more. However, Jira can not possibly satisfy all requirements for all teams. Mainly because different teams have different contexts, different types/structures of data, etc… To address these specific requirements, customers add functionality […]
Getting started with Trello: A Comprehensive Guide
In this blogpost you’ll find the comprehensive Trello guide for new users, as well as powerful tips and tricks for advanced users. Overview of the Trello Guide: Getting started with Trello User guide for Trello Cards List functionality in Trello The Trello Board user manual An introduction to Trello Power-ups Advanced Tips & Tricks for […]