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## Atlassian SDK improvements for plugin development productivity

DevFeed: [Atlassian SDK improvements for plugin development productivity](<https://devfeed.tech/articles/new-plugin-development-hotness-35670.md>)

Original publisher: [Read original article](<http://blogs.atlassian.com/developer/2011/10/new_plugin_development_hotness.html>)

Author: Rich Manalang

Published: 2011-10-06T21:47:35Z

Content type: article

Language: en

Sources: [Atlassian Developer Blog](<https://devfeed.tech/sources/atlassian-developer-blog.md>)

Topics: [Development](<https://devfeed.tech/topics/development.md>), [SDK](<https://devfeed.tech/topics/sdk.md>), [atlassian](<https://devfeed.tech/topics/atlassian.md>), [Maven](<https://devfeed.tech/topics/maven.md>)

Tags: [atlascamp](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/atlascamp.md>), [atlassian](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/atlassian.md>), [developer-relations](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/developer-relations.md>), [development](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/development.md>), [improvements](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/improvements.md>), [maven](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/maven.md>), [plugin](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/plugin.md>), [plugin-development](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/plugin-development.md>), [plugins](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/plugins.md>), [productivity](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/productivity.md>), [sdk](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/sdk.md>)

### AI overview

The article reports that improvements in the latest Atlassian SDK, also known as AMPS or the Atlassian Maven Plugin Suite, were intended to improve plugin development productivity. The supplied text does not specify the individual improvements.

### Source excerpt

A big focus at AtlasCamp last week was improving the productivity of plugin development. A few of the improvements in the latest Atlassian SDK (aka, AMPS, Atlassian Maven Plugin Suite) contribute a...

## AtlasCamp #4 is History

DevFeed: [AtlasCamp #4 is History](<https://devfeed.tech/articles/atlascamp-4-is-history-35669.md>)

Original publisher: [Read original article](<http://blogs.atlassian.com/developer/2011/10/atlascamp_4_is_history.html>)

Author: Rich Manalang

Published: 2011-10-03T17:24:13Z

Content type: opinion

Language: en

Sources: [Atlassian Developer Blog](<https://devfeed.tech/sources/atlassian-developer-blog.md>)

Topics: [atlassian](<https://devfeed.tech/topics/atlassian.md>), [.NET Conf](<https://devfeed.tech/topics/net-conf.md>)

Tags: [atlascamp](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/atlascamp.md>), [atlassian](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/atlassian.md>), [community](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/community.md>), [developer-relations](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/developer-relations.md>)

### AI overview

The author reflects on attending their first AtlasCamp as a new Atlassian employee and praises the Atlassian community.

### Source excerpt

I'm a new'ish Atlassian and this was my first AtlasCamp, but it felt like I've been to all four. This is a testament to how awesome the Atlassian community is. The Atlassian...

## ActiveObjects streaming API

DevFeed: [ActiveObjects streaming API](<https://devfeed.tech/articles/activeobjects-streaming-api-35657.md>)

Original publisher: [Read original article](<http://blogs.atlassian.com/developer/2011/09/activeobjects_streaming_api.html>)

Author: Alex Hennecke

Published: 2011-09-30T03:28:25Z

Content type: release

Language: en

Sources: [Atlassian Developer Blog](<https://devfeed.tech/sources/atlassian-developer-blog.md>)

Topics: [API](<https://devfeed.tech/topics/api.md>)

Tags: [allows](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/allows.md>), [api](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/api.md>), [greenhopper](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/greenhopper.md>), [jira](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/jira.md>), [performant](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/performant.md>), [plugins](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/plugins.md>), [reading](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/reading.md>), [tables](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/tables.md>)

### AI overview

The article announces a new ActiveObjects API for performant reading of large tables.

### Source excerpt

New API for ActiveObjects allows performant reading of large tables

## How to edit the Atlassian developer documentation

DevFeed: [How to edit the Atlassian developer documentation](<https://devfeed.tech/articles/how-to-edit-the-atlassian-developer-documentation-35659.md>)

Original publisher: [Read original article](<http://blogs.atlassian.com/developer/2011/09/how_to_edit_the_atlassian_developer_documentation.html>)

Author: Sarah Maddox

Published: 2011-09-29T23:40:05Z

Content type: tutorial

Language: en

Sources: [Atlassian Developer Blog](<https://devfeed.tech/sources/atlassian-developer-blog.md>)

Topics: [atlassian](<https://devfeed.tech/topics/atlassian.md>), [Documentation](<https://devfeed.tech/topics/documentation.md>)

Tags: [atlassian](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/atlassian.md>), [developer](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/developer.md>), [developer-relations](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/developer-relations.md>), [developers](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/developers.md>), [documentation](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/documentation.md>), [how-to](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/how-to.md>), [tutorials](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/tutorials.md>)

### AI overview

The article concerns editing Atlassian developer documentation and mentions a redesigned Atlassian Developers site with improved tutorials and new visual elements. It also identifies Confluence and the Zen design as related to the site's new look.

### Source excerpt

The Atlassian Developers site has a shiny new look, improved tutorials and pretty pictures. Is that Confluence I see before me? Yes, and the shiny new look is thanks to the Zen...

## Smarter acceptance testing with JIRA page objects - Part III

DevFeed: [Smarter acceptance testing with JIRA page objects - Part III](<https://devfeed.tech/articles/smarter-acceptance-testing-with-jira-page-objects-part-iii-35664.md>)

Original publisher: [Read original article](<http://blogs.atlassian.com/developer/2011/09/smarter-acceptance-testing-jira-page-objects-part-3.html>)

Author: Dariusz Kordonski

Published: 2011-09-26T09:43:04Z

Content type: tutorial

Language: en

Sources: [Atlassian Developer Blog](<https://devfeed.tech/sources/atlassian-developer-blog.md>)

Topics: [Testing](<https://devfeed.tech/topics/testing.md>), [jira](<https://devfeed.tech/topics/jira.md>), [browser](<https://devfeed.tech/topics/browser.md>), [Library](<https://devfeed.tech/topics/library.md>)

Tags: [browser](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/browser.md>), [developing](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/developing.md>), [jira](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/jira.md>), [library](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/library.md>), [series](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/series.md>), [testing](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/testing.md>)

### AI overview

This article describes Atlassian's work to revamp its in-browser acceptance test suite for the last two JIRA releases by developing a library of reusable page objects. It is part three of a three-part blog series.

### Source excerpt

For the last two JIRA releases we have been working hard to revamp our in-browser acceptance test suite by developing a library of reusable page objects. In this three-part blog series (part...

## Atlassian technical writers use an innovation sprint to explore new ideas

DevFeed: [Atlassian technical writers use an innovation sprint to explore new ideas](<https://devfeed.tech/articles/hold-on-to-your-hats-the-tech-writers-are-innovating-35658.md>)

Original publisher: [Read original article](<http://blogs.atlassian.com/developer/2011/09/hold_on_to_your_hats_the_tech_writers_are_innovating.html>)

Author: Andrew Lui

Published: 2011-09-22T00:47:53Z

Content type: article

Language: en

Sources: [Atlassian Developer Blog](<https://devfeed.tech/sources/atlassian-developer-blog.md>)

Topics: [Documentation](<https://devfeed.tech/topics/documentation.md>), [atlassian](<https://devfeed.tech/topics/atlassian.md>), [Development](<https://devfeed.tech/topics/development.md>)

Tags: [20-percent-time](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/20-percent-time.md>), [atlassian](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/atlassian.md>), [documentation](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/documentation.md>), [innovation](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/innovation.md>), [team](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/team.md>), [tech](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/tech.md>)

### AI overview

Atlassian's technical writers have ideas for improving their work but limited time because of development-team coordination and documentation deadlines. The article presents an innovation sprint as the solution.

### Source excerpt

Have you ever had a cracking idea? The sort of idea that just sits and simmers in your brain. Here at Atlassian, we have a team of awesome technical writers, full of ideas like these. However, keeping up with the dev teams and juggling documentation deadlines doesn't leave much time to try new things. The solution? An innovation sprint!

## Mercurial fellowship donation

DevFeed: [Mercurial fellowship donation](<https://devfeed.tech/articles/mercurial-fellowship-donation-35661.md>)

Original publisher: [Read original article](<http://blogs.atlassian.com/developer/2011/09/mercurial_fellowship_donation.html>)

Author: Justen Stepka

Published: 2011-09-21T23:27:35Z

Content type: release

Language: en

Sources: [Atlassian Developer Blog](<https://devfeed.tech/sources/atlassian-developer-blog.md>)

Topics: [bitbucket](<https://devfeed.tech/topics/bitbucket.md>), [Software](<https://devfeed.tech/topics/software.md>)

Tags: [announce](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/announce.md>), [bitbucket](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/bitbucket.md>), [software](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/software.md>)

### AI overview

The article announces a Mercurial fellowship donation and explains Bitbucket's interest in distributed version control systems and software development.

### Source excerpt

We see DVCS as a transformative shift in the way software is developed. Needless to say, Bitbucket has a lot invested in DVCS. This is why we are excited to announce...

## Puppet Change Management for DevOps

DevFeed: [Puppet Change Management for DevOps](<https://devfeed.tech/articles/puppet-change-management-for-devops-35663.md>)

Original publisher: [Read original article](<http://blogs.atlassian.com/developer/2011/09/puppet-change-management-for-devops.html>)

Author: Bryce Johnson

Published: 2011-09-20T23:18:04Z

Content type: article

Language: en

Sources: [Atlassian Developer Blog](<https://devfeed.tech/sources/atlassian-developer-blog.md>)

Topics: [DevOps](<https://devfeed.tech/topics/devops.md>), [Puppet](<https://devfeed.tech/topics/puppet.md>)

Tags: [bamboo](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/bamboo.md>), [builds](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/builds.md>), [change-management](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/change-management.md>), [devops](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/devops.md>), [greenhopper](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/greenhopper.md>), [jira](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/jira.md>), [mentor](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/mentor.md>), [production](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/production.md>), [puppet](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/puppet.md>), [review](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/review.md>)

### AI overview

The article discusses how DevOps engineers can use Puppet for change management, including carefully applying changes to production, reviewing changes with stakeholders, mentoring colleagues, and remembering what was changed.

### Source excerpt

DevOps engineers need a way to carefully apply their changes to production. They also need to review those changes with other stakeholders, mentor fellow colleagues, and of course remember what they did...

## Smarter acceptance testing with JIRA page objects - Part II

DevFeed: [Smarter acceptance testing with JIRA page objects - Part II](<https://devfeed.tech/articles/smarter-acceptance-testing-with-jira-page-objects-part-ii-35666.md>)

Original publisher: [Read original article](<http://blogs.atlassian.com/developer/2011/09/smarter-acceptance-testing-with-jira-page-objects-part-two.html>)

Author: Dariusz Kordonski

Published: 2011-09-14T00:45:35Z

Content type: article

Language: en

Sources: [Atlassian Developer Blog](<https://devfeed.tech/sources/atlassian-developer-blog.md>)

Topics: [Testing](<https://devfeed.tech/topics/testing.md>), [jira](<https://devfeed.tech/topics/jira.md>), [Library](<https://devfeed.tech/topics/library.md>), [browser](<https://devfeed.tech/topics/browser.md>)

Tags: [browser](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/browser.md>), [java](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/java.md>), [jira](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/jira.md>), [library](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/library.md>), [programming-tools](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/programming-tools.md>), [testing](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/testing.md>)

### AI overview

This article describes Atlassian's work to revamp its in-browser acceptance test suite for the last two JIRA releases by developing a library of reusable page objects. It is part two of a three-part blog series.

### Source excerpt

For the last two JIRA releases we have been working hard to revamp our in-browser acceptance test suite by developing a library of reusable page objects. In this three-part blog series (part...

## Interviews from the JIRA Screenshot Doc Blitz

DevFeed: [Interviews from the JIRA Screenshot Doc Blitz](<https://devfeed.tech/articles/interviews-from-the-jira-screenshot-doc-blitz-35660.md>)

Original publisher: [Read original article](<http://blogs.atlassian.com/developer/2011/09/interviews_from_the_jira_screenshot_doc_blitz.html>)

Author: Edwin Dawson

Published: 2011-09-10T04:16:05Z

Content type: article

Language: en

Sources: [Atlassian Developer Blog](<https://devfeed.tech/sources/atlassian-developer-blog.md>)

Topics: [jira](<https://devfeed.tech/topics/jira.md>), [Documentation](<https://devfeed.tech/topics/documentation.md>), [Development](<https://devfeed.tech/topics/development.md>)

Tags: [atlassian](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/atlassian.md>), [development](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/development.md>), [doc](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/doc.md>), [documentation](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/documentation.md>), [interviews](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/interviews.md>), [jira](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/jira.md>), [screenshot](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/screenshot.md>)

### AI overview

The article describes an August 2011 documentation effort in which the entire JIRA development team paused its work to take screenshots and update documentation. Its title indicates that the article includes interviews from this effort, but no interview details are provided in the supplied text.

### Source excerpt

In August 2011, the entire JIRA development team stopped work to take part in a furious flurry of screenshot-taking, gnashing of teeth and documentation updates!

## JIRA Team Wallboards Monitor Build Status

DevFeed: [JIRA Team Wallboards Monitor Build Status](<https://devfeed.tech/articles/wallboards-of-shame-35667.md>)

Original publisher: [Read original article](<http://blogs.atlassian.com/developer/2011/09/wallboards_of_shame.html>)

Author: Andreas Knecht

Published: 2011-09-09T09:13:10Z

Content type: article

Language: en

Sources: [Atlassian Developer Blog](<https://devfeed.tech/sources/atlassian-developer-blog.md>)

Topics: [builds](<https://devfeed.tech/topics/builds.md>), [jira](<https://devfeed.tech/topics/jira.md>)

Tags: [builds](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/builds.md>), [jira](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/jira.md>)

### AI overview

The JIRA team uses wallboards to monitor the overall status of its builds.

### Source excerpt

We've been using wallboards for ages now in the JIRA team to keep an eye on our builds. This worked well to give us an overall status of what builds are green...

## Smarter acceptance testing with JIRA page objects - Part I

DevFeed: [Smarter acceptance testing with JIRA page objects - Part I](<https://devfeed.tech/articles/smarter-acceptance-testing-with-jira-page-objects-part-i-35665.md>)

Original publisher: [Read original article](<http://blogs.atlassian.com/developer/2011/09/smarter-acceptance-testing-with-jira-page-objects-part-one.html>)

Author: Dariusz Kordonski

Published: 2011-09-06T23:15:30Z

Content type: tutorial

Language: en

Sources: [Atlassian Developer Blog](<https://devfeed.tech/sources/atlassian-developer-blog.md>)

Topics: [Testing](<https://devfeed.tech/topics/testing.md>), [jira](<https://devfeed.tech/topics/jira.md>), [Library](<https://devfeed.tech/topics/library.md>), [browser](<https://devfeed.tech/topics/browser.md>), [test](<https://devfeed.tech/topics/test.md>)

Tags: [blog](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/blog.md>), [browser](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/browser.md>), [developing](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/developing.md>), [java](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/java.md>), [jira](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/jira.md>), [library](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/library.md>), [programming-tools](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/programming-tools.md>), [series](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/series.md>), [test](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/test.md>), [testing](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/testing.md>)

### AI overview

The article introduces a three-part series about revamping JIRA's in-browser acceptance test suite by developing a library of reusable page objects.

### Source excerpt

For the last two JIRA releases we have been working hard to revamp our in-browser acceptance test suite by developing a library of reusable page objects. In this three-part blog series...

## Plugin Driven Development- Developing JIRA's new Project Configuration pages

DevFeed: [Plugin Driven Development- Developing JIRA's new Project Configuration pages](<https://devfeed.tech/articles/plugin-driven-development-developing-jira-s-new-project-configuration-pages-35662.md>)

Original publisher: [Read original article](<http://blogs.atlassian.com/developer/2011/09/plugin-driven-development-jiras-new-project-configuration.html>)

Author: Min'an Tan

Published: 2011-09-01T23:26:19Z

Content type: article

Language: en

Sources: [Atlassian Developer Blog](<https://devfeed.tech/sources/atlassian-developer-blog.md>)

Topics: [jira](<https://devfeed.tech/topics/jira.md>), [configuration](<https://devfeed.tech/topics/configuration.md>), [Development](<https://devfeed.tech/topics/development.md>)

Tags: [administration](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/administration.md>), [agile](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/agile.md>), [configuration](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/configuration.md>), [developer-relations](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/developer-relations.md>), [developing](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/developing.md>), [development](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/development.md>), [jira](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/jira.md>), [pages](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/pages.md>), [plugins](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/plugins.md>), [project](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/project.md>)

### AI overview

The article discusses customer-reported complexity in configuring JIRA projects, particularly the many controls in its administration screens, in the context of developing new Project Configuration pages through plugins.

### Source excerpt

One of the biggest pain points we hear from customers is how complex configuring projects in JIRA is. There are so many buttons and dials available to push in the administration screens...

## AtlasCamp announcement highlights upcoming Confluence 4.0 and JIRA 5.0 releases

DevFeed: [AtlasCamp announcement highlights upcoming Confluence 4.0 and JIRA 5.0 releases](<https://devfeed.tech/articles/bring-your-code-to-atlascamp-35656.md>)

Original publisher: [Read original article](<http://blogs.atlassian.com/developer/2011/08/bring_your_code_to_atlascamp.html>)

Author: Jonathan Nolen

Published: 2011-08-31T20:27:39Z

Content type: news

Language: en

Sources: [Atlassian Developer Blog](<https://devfeed.tech/sources/atlassian-developer-blog.md>)

Topics: [atlassian](<https://devfeed.tech/topics/atlassian.md>), [releases](<https://devfeed.tech/topics/releases.md>), [jira](<https://devfeed.tech/topics/jira.md>)

Tags: [atlascamp](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/atlascamp.md>), [atlassian](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/atlassian.md>), [developer-relations](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/developer-relations.md>), [jira](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/jira.md>), [releases](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/releases.md>)

### AI overview

The AtlasCamp announcement invites attendees to bring their code and notes that Atlassian is approaching the releases of Confluence 4.0 and JIRA 5.0.

### Source excerpt

Hi Campers! This year's AtlasCamp comes at a particularly special time for Atlassian. We're getting ever closer to the release of Confluence 4.0 and JIRA 5.0 -- two of the biggest releases...