Is it possible to seamlessly connect Gradle with Jira? I’m currently using the Jira Cloud service and aware that it offers a REST API for integration. However, I’m curious if there’s a well-supported Gradle plugin, complete with comprehensive documentation, that can efficiently link Gradle to Jira for automated management and workflow enhancements.
i didnt find a official gradle plugin. you can custom make a task calling jira api, though it feels a bit hacky. might need some script tinkering but works ok if you arent afraid of rolling your own solution.
In my experiments I discovered that there isn’t an official Gradle plugin specifically designed to interact with Jira. Instead, I built custom Gradle tasks that directly invoke the Jira Cloud REST API. This involves handling authentication, formulating HTTP requests, and processing the responses within your Gradle build scripts. Although it requires additional configuration and careful error management, this method offers flexibility in automating workflow enhancements that meet your specific needs. The effort is worthwhile for environments where custom integration is a necessity.