2 months ago
- Atlassian introduced AI-centric features to integrate Jira deeper into the software development lifecycle, aiming to make developers spend more time in the tool. New capabilities include assigning work items directly to AI agents like Claude Code and GitHub Copilot, a Jira Coding Agent that creates pull requests, a Jira Planner for generating technical specs, and Slack integration for filing items via chat. The company acknowledges developers' historical dislike for Jira and hopes these updates will improve convenience and collaboration, reducing context switching and automating routine tasks like bug fixes and vulnerability remediation. Internal studies show productivity gains, such as a 44% increase in agent task efficiency and a 36% reduction in PR cycle time, though challenges like human bottlenecks in code review persist. Atlassian emphasizes its strengths in ecosystem and context through the Teamwork Graph, which spans tools like Confluence and Slack, and notes that planning is now more collaborative within Jira, with no long-term roadmap due to rapid industry shifts.