Hey everyone,
I’m trying to figure out how to connect ClearCase and JIRA in our dev setup. We use ClearCase for version control and JIRA for bug tracking, but they’re not linked right now.
I’ve seen a plugin that could help, but it’s not made by JIRA’s creators. I’m worried it might not work well or be reliable. Has anyone found a good way to make these two tools work together?
Our team doesn’t create a ton of branches. We usually backmerge and keep branches going unless they get too messy. So I’m wondering how we can track bugs effectively in this kind of setup.
Any tips or experiences would be super helpful. Thanks!
I’ve been working with ClearCase and JIRA for years and can attest that integrating them takes some clever engineering. We encountered similar issues and ended up developing an in-house solution. By creating a custom trigger in ClearCase to scan commit messages for JIRA issue IDs, we could automatically update the respective JIRA ticket whenever a commit was made. Although this required additional development upfront, it has proven reliable and offers complete control. Consistent use of JIRA IDs in commit messages and branch names further streamlined the process and enhanced overall traceability.
I’ve encountered similar challenges with integrating ClearCase and JIRA. Our team found success by implementing a custom script that parses commit messages for JIRA issue keys. This approach allows us to automatically link ClearCase activities to JIRA issues without relying on third-party plugins.
The script runs as part of our check-in process, extracting JIRA issue keys from commit messages and updating the corresponding JIRA tickets with ClearCase activity information. This method has proven reliable and maintains the integrity of both systems.
For your branching strategy, consider implementing a naming convention that incorporates JIRA issue keys. This can further enhance traceability between your version control and issue tracking systems. While it requires some initial setup and developer training, the long-term benefits in terms of issue tracking and project management are substantial.
hey luke, i’ve been in ur shoes. we tried that plugin too, but it was kinda buggy. what worked for us was using jenkins to sync commits with jira issues. it’s not perfect, but it gets the job done. u might wanna give it a shot if ur team’s cool with adding another tool to the mix.