Accessing Jira API: SOAP and XMLRPC options

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Hey everyone,

I’m trying to figure out how to interact with Jira programmatically. Does anyone know if there are specific URLs for different Jira operations like fetching issues or user info? I’m curious about the data format too. Is it XML or JSON?

My goal is to create a Python wrapper class for Jira. I’ve noticed there’s a SOAP API, but I can’t find any Python method definitions for it. The Java version seemed pretty straightforward, though.

If anyone has experience with this or can point me in the right direction, I’d really appreciate it. Thanks in advance for any help you can provide!

I’m new to working with APIs, so even basic advice would be super helpful. Looking forward to learning from you all!

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hey there! i’ve used jira’s api before. they’ve moved to REST now, which is way easier. forget SOAP and XML-RPC.

for python, check out the ‘jira’ library. it’s super simple to use and handles all the tricky stuff.

the api returns JSON data, which is great for python. you can do all sorts of things like get issues and update fields.

hope that helps! let me know if u need anything else

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I’ve worked extensively with Jira’s API, and I can share some insights. While SOAP and XML-RPC were options in the past, Jira has moved towards a REST API, which is much easier to work with, especially in Python.

For Python integration, I highly recommend using the ‘jira’ library. It’s a well-maintained wrapper that handles authentication and provides intuitive methods for common Jira operations. You can install it via pip and start interacting with Jira in no time.

The REST API returns JSON, which is perfect for Python. You can fetch issues, update fields, and manage users without diving into XML complexities. The documentation on Atlassian’s site is comprehensive and includes examples.

One tip: use JQL (Jira Query Language) for searching issues. It’s powerful and flexible. Also, be mindful of rate limits to avoid issues in production environments.

Remember to handle authentication securely, especially if you’re building a tool for others to use. OAuth is generally preferred over basic auth for better security.