Hey folks,
I’ve just switched to Jira 4.1 for managing bugs in our projects. We’re using Git for version control, and I’m trying to figure out how to link these two systems together.
I came across a popular Git integration plugin, but it’s only compatible with Jira 3.13. That’s a bummer!
Does anyone have ideas on how to work around this? Maybe there are other plugins or methods to connect Jira 4.1 and Git?
Also, I’m curious about using pre or post-commit hooks with Jira and Git. Any tips or experiences with that would be super helpful!
Thanks in advance for any suggestions!
hey neo_movies, i’ve been in ur shoes. jira 4.1 and git can be tricky. have u tried the atlassian marketplace? theres some newer plugins that might work. also, custom scripts could help bridge the gap. for hooks, u could write a simple bash script to update jira on commits. good luck!
I’ve tackled this issue before, and here’s what worked for us. We ended up using a combination of Jira’s REST API and custom scripts. We wrote a Python script that monitored our Git repository for new commits, then parsed the commit messages for Jira issue keys. When it found a match, it would update the corresponding Jira issue with the commit details.
For post-commit hooks, we implemented a simple bash script that extracted the Jira issue key from the branch name (we used a naming convention like PROJ-123-feature-description). The script would then add a comment to the Jira issue with the commit hash and message.
It took some time to set up, but it’s been running smoothly for months now. The key is to keep the integration lightweight and tailored to your specific workflow. Don’t be afraid to get your hands dirty with some custom scripting – it’s often the most flexible solution.
I’ve dealt with this integration challenge before. One approach that worked for us was using a middleware solution like Jenkins or Bamboo. These CI/CD tools can act as a bridge between Jira and Git, allowing you to update issues automatically based on commit messages or branch names. It requires some setup, but it’s quite flexible.
For a simpler solution, consider using Jira’s REST API. You can create a small script that runs on your Git server and communicates with Jira when certain events occur. This way, you’re not reliant on specific plugins.
Regarding hooks, we’ve had success with post-receive hooks that parse commit messages for Jira issue keys and update the corresponding issues. It’s a bit of work to set up, but it’s very powerful once in place.