[test.guide] Setup Jira Cloud as issue tracker

[test.guide] Setup Jira Cloud as issue tracker

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These instructions are valid up to test.guide release 1.204.0.

From test.guide release 1.205.0 onwards, a Jira Cloud Issue Tracker will be offered directly during configuration:

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Existing Jira connections will be migrated automatically when you upgrade to Release 1.205.0 of test.guide.

Issue

I would like to create Jira Cloud as an issue tracker. What do I need to consider?

Solution


Activation of feature flag for Jira Cloud

  • Navigate to your test.guide configuration directory TTS-TM

  • Open features.properties

  • Add the line USE_JIRA_CLOUD=true and save it

Add new issue tracker for Jira Cloud

  • Navigate in test.guide to Project settings > Issue Tracker

  • Click on Add an Issue Tracker

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  • In the dialog the following fields are requested:

    • Type → Select Jira

    • Label → Freely selectable identifier in test.guide

    • Username → Username in the Atlassian cloud, e.g. your mail address

    • Password → Jira API token, which was generated here https://id.atlassian.com/manage-profile/security/api-tokens

    • URL → Base cloud address, most likely something like https://company.atlassian.net/

    • Project name → Jira project key

    • Use legacy API → The checkbox must be activated

    • Authentication Method → Select Basic Authentication

  • Click on Save and afterwards a notification should be displayed

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Example config

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