I want to calculate the difference b/w 2 date fields in days?

Question

Hi,

I need to calculate the difference between 2 date fields in Jira automation rules( like start date and end date) that should display the answer in days Can you please help how to write an automation rule?

thanks in advance

Bill Sheboy · Answer

Hi @jeevan

Please look here for examples of performing a date difference with calendar or business days with smart values: https://support.atlassian.com/cloud-automation/docs/jira-smart-values-date-and-time/

To get you started on creating your rule, please review this documentation and examples:

* https://www.atlassian.com/software/jira/guides/expand-jira/automation
* https://support.atlassian.com/cloud-automation/docs/jira-smart-values-issues/
* https://www.atlassian.com/software/jira/automation-template-library#/rule-list?systemLabelId=all&page=1&pageSize=20&sortKey=name&sortOrder=ASC

Kind regards,
Bill

jeevan_1m2x2b · Answer

Thanks for your reply @Bhanu

I know that smart value,

but I want an automation rule for that requirement

Bhanu_ihv087 · Answer

please refer to the answer from the community leader sebastian - https://community.atlassian.com/t5/Marketplace-Apps-Integrations/Automation-for-Jira-Comparing-two-date-fields/qaq-p/1076853