🎄 Advent Calendar Day 16: Poltava region & 10 Tips for Devs with Atlassian Intelligence and Rovo

December 16, 2024

In our 24-day journey across Ukraine and Jira , today we explore the rich traditions and innovations of the Poltava region. Known for its historic landmarks, fertile lands, and deep cultural heritage, Poltava is a region that perfectly blends history and progress. It’s also the home of Olexander, one of our standout developers who leverages Atlassian Intelligence and Rovo to deliver software faster and smarter.

Join us as we uncover 10 practical ways developers like Olexander use these AI-powered tools to optimize workflows, reduce effort, and build high-quality applications.

🎅Hello, advent explorers! The sixteen day of our trip with Jetty takes us to the sunny Poltava region.

🌾 Poltava: Tradition Meets Innovation

Poltava, with its rich history and vibrant culture, inspires us to blend tradition with innovation. Known for its pivotal role in history, cultural contributions, and stunning natural beauty, Poltava embodies resilience, creativity, and progress. 📍 Interesting Facts About Poltava

Home of Varenyky (Dumplings)
Poltava is considered the birthplace of varenyky, Ukraine's beloved dumplings filled with potatoes, cheese, cherries, or meat. There’s even a Monument to Varenyky in the city!
The White Arbor
The White Arbor in Poltava offers panoramic views of the city and the Vorskla River. It’s a popular spot for locals and tourists, symbolizing peace and prosperity.
Poltava’s Rich Literary Legacy
Poltava is the birthplace of Ivan Kotliarevsky, the author of “Aeneid” — the first literary work written in modern Ukrainian. He’s known as the father of modern Ukrainian literature.
Natural Beauty of the Vorskla River
The Vorskla River meanders through Poltava, offering stunning landscapes and recreational spots for boating, fishing, and picnicking.

👨‍💻 Meet Olexander: The Developer Who Turns AI Into Productivity

Olexander is a key member of our development team, known for his knack for solving complex problems efficiently. By integrating the latest AI tools into his workflow, he accelerates development processes, improves collaboration, and consistently delivers high-quality code. Olexander shows us that with the right tools and mindset, developers can achieve more in less time. 🌟

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🚀 1. Simplify Issue Searches with Natural Language to JQL in Jira

Problem: Crafting JQL queries can slow you down, especially when dealing with complex backlogs.

Solution: With Atlassian Intelligence, you can use natural language to search for issues without memorizing JQL syntax.

Examples of natural language queries:

“Unresolved issues in project ABC assigned to me.”
“Bugs in Sprint 5 created last month.”
“Tasks with a due date before October 15th.”

How to use it:

Go to the Issues tab in Jira.
Look for the AI prompt and enter a natural language search.
Atlassian Intelligence will convert it to JQL automatically.

✅ Time saved: No more flipping through documentation or struggling with syntax errors.

📚 2. Decode Acronyms and Terms with AI Definitions in Confluence

Problem: Development documentation is often filled with technical jargon or team-specific acronyms.

Solution: Atlassian Intelligence can provide instant, context-specific definitions from your Confluence pages.

How to use it:

Highlight any term or acronym in Confluence.
Right-click and select "Define" to get an AI-generated explanation based on your organization's documentation.

✅ Benefit: Developers (especially new team members) can stay productive without interrupting others for explanations.

📝 3. Auto-Generate Accurate PR Descriptions in Bitbucket

Problem: Writing detailed and informative pull request (PR) descriptions is tedious and time-consuming.

Solution: Use Atlassian Intelligence to assist with generating comprehensive PR descriptions.

How to use it:

In the Bitbucket Pull Request tab, type the prompt /AI.
Select an option to generate or refine your PR description automatically.

✅ Outcome: Clear, consistent PR descriptions that make code reviews smoother and faster.

📄 4. Summarize Long Documentation Instantly

Problem: Developers don’t have time to read lengthy Confluence pages when they need quick insights.

Solution: Atlassian Intelligence can summarize any Confluence page at the click of a button.

How to use it:

Open a Confluence page and click the “Summarize” button (available after enabling Atlassian Intelligence).
Get a brief summary of the key points instantly.

✅ Outcome: Quickly decide if a document is relevant without wading through unnecessary details.

⏱️ 5. Identify Bottlenecks with Workflow Analysis

Problem: Development pipelines can stall due to invisible bottlenecks.

Solution: Use Rovo’s AI-driven workflow analysis to identify delays and optimize processes.

Steps to apply:

Integrate Rovo with Jira and Bitbucket.
Review AI insights on cycle time, issue blockers, and deployment delays.
Take action to resolve identified bottlenecks.

✅ Impact: Faster deployments and smoother sprint deliveries.

🧩 6. Enhance Onboarding with AI-Powered Context

Problem: New developers often struggle to understand project context quickly.

Solution: Combine Atlassian Intelligence’s definitions and Rovo’s contextual insights to improve onboarding.

Ideas:

Provide new devs with summarized Confluence pages.
Use AI to explain JQL searches or key terms in project docs.
Rovo can offer contextual code insights to help newcomers understand the codebase.

✅ Outcome: Faster ramp-up times for new team members.

💻 7. Keep Developers in the Flow with Atlassian Rovo for GitHub Copilot

Problem: Developers lose momentum when they need to switch between their IDE, Jira, and Confluence to find requirements or documentation.

Solution: With Atlassian Rovo for GitHub Copilot, developers can ask questions directly within their IDE and receive answers from Jira and Confluence.

Examples:

“What are the requirements for Task ABC?”
“Show me the latest design specs from Confluence.”

✅ Benefit: Minimize context-switching and keep developers focused on writing code

⚡ 8. Organize Issues in Seconds with the Jira Theme Analyzer

Problem: Team leaders spend hours manually organizing Jira issues into themes for planning and decision-making.

Solution: The Jira Theme Analyzer, powered by Rovo, can organize issues in seconds.

Invoke the Rovo Agent to analyze and group issues automatically.
Collaborate with the Agent to customize the themes.
Assign owners with a simple prompt based on who worked on each issue.

✅ Outcome: Save hours of manual work and streamline project planning effortlessly.

Pro Tip: Combine with Jira Automation! Using the Jira Theme Analyzer, create an automation rule that sends a Slack summary of developers issues in progress

1. When: Scheduled
Every 2 days at 8:00am

2. Then: Use Rovo Agent
Identify themes from these issues [insert JQL search]
3. And: Send Slack message
{{agentResponse}}

➕ 9. Automate Parent Issue Suggestions with Jira Issue Organizer

Problem: New issues are sometimes created without a parent or epic, making it harder to maintain project structure.

Solution: Create an automation rule using the Jira Issue Organizer and Rovo Agent to suggest relevant parent issues automatically.

Automation Rule Setup:

When: Issue Created
If:
- Issue Fields Condition:
  - Type: Is one of [All child issue types]
- Related Issue Condition:
  - Parent: Does not exist
Then:

Use Rovo Agent to find a relevant parent:

Find a relevant parent (or epic) for {{issue.url}} and explain why you recommend it.

Add a Comment to the Issue:

{{agentResponse}}

Example Output:

“This issue seems related to the epic ‘Improve User Authentication Flow’ based on the issue description and recent project activity. Consider linking it to this epic to maintain project organization.”

✅ Outcome: Save time manually assigning parents, keep your project organized, and let Rovo Agent provide context-based recommendation

⚡ 10. Stay Updated with the Latest Features

Problem: AI tools are constantly evolving, and missing updates means missing opportunities.

Solution: Join the Atlassian Intelligence Community Group and follow Rovo updates to stay in the loop.

Actionable Steps:

Subscribe to updates.
Participate in community discussions and beta programs.
Continuously explore new AI features and integrations.

✅ Outcome: Always be ahead of the curve with the latest AI-driven development tools.

Conclusion

Atlassian Intelligence and Rovo aren't just buzzwords — they're powerful tools designed to streamline your workflow, reduce manual effort, and accelerate time-to-market. By integrating these AI solutions into your development process, you’ll free up valuable time, boost team productivity, and deliver software faster than ever.

Explore more about Atlassian Intelligence and Rovo today and see how AI can transform the way your team develops, collaborates, and ships code. 🚀