7 months ago
And the winner is...
We're excited to share the news, check out the winners in the Forge Quest: Bonus Level project gallery!
Even though the competition is over, you don't have to stop coding. Update your portfolio to inform your followers about new projects and get feedback from fellow hackers.
Questions?
If you have any questions about the hackathon, please post on the discussion forum.
7 months ago
Final call for submissions
There are only 3 days left to complete your submission for Forge Quest: Bonus Level.
8 months ago
Incorrect App IDs
Hey everyone! We're finding a lot of submissions with incorrect app IDs. Please follow this guide and update your submission with the correct ID: https://community.developer.atlassian.com/t/where-to-find-your-app-id/93274
8 months ago
Finish Line!
You made it, Forge Quest champions! 
It’s time to wrap up your adventure and submit your creation.
Final Submission Checklist:
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Screenshot of your app rendered in-product (from the purple zone!) -
App ID from manifest.yml -
Description including: -
What your app does
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What you learned about using Forge
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What you're excited to build next
Be sure to double-check the official rules and requirements before you submit.
Whether you completed the Novice or Apprentice path, your journey with Forge has just begun. Thanks for building with us—we can’t wait to see what you’ve created.
Good luck, and may the source be with you! …
8 months ago
Polish & Reflect
It’s the penultimate week of Forge Quest!
This is your time to refine your app, finalize features, and start drafting your submission description.
Submission requirements reminder:
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Screenshot of your app rendered in Jira or Confluence
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App ID from manifest.yml
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Short project description, including:
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What your app does
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What you learned about Forge
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What you’re excited to build next
Tip: Even a simple idea can stand out with polish. Add thoughtful UX touches or refactor for performance where you can.
Reflect: What surprised you most about Forge? What challenged you? These details make your write-up memorable.
Let’s get ready to submit…
8 months ago
Screenshot Week!
You’re halfway through Forge Quest—great work so far!
This week is all about capturing your progress.
Reminder:
Your final submission must include a screenshot of your app rendered inside the product UI (not in the CLI or preview mode). Look for the "purple zone" section in the tutorial—that’s your cue!
Tips:
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Add test data if needed to show off your UI
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Ensure your app is clearly visible in the Confluence or Jira interface
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Save multiple screenshots just in case—you’ll pick the best one later
Goal for this week:
Continue to make progress on your Novice or Apprentice project. If you…
8 months ago
Leveling Up & Debugging Wins
How’s the quest coming along, builders?
By now, many of you may be halfway through your Novice or Apprentice projects—or maybe you’ve even completed one!
This week’s focus:
If you’ve started building, share your first win with a teammate, on social, or in the developer community —no victory is too small!
Run into a bug? That’s part of the journey! Use Forge documentation or reach out to others in the community for help.
By end of this week, try to:
Have a working UI rendering inside Jira or Confluence
Snap that all-important screenshot inside the product (not just dev mode)
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9 months ago
Welcome to Forge Quest!
Welcome, adventurers! The Forge Quest has officially begun, and it's time to dive in.
This week, your quest is to explore the Novice and Apprentice levels:
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Novice Level: Build a simple Hello World app for Confluence or Jira. Perfect if you’re just getting started.
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Apprentice Level: Build either a Jira Weather Gadget App or Jira Issue Panel App.
Tip: Follow the tutorials step-by-step and pay attention to the "purple zone"—that’s when to take your app screenshot!
Reminder of final submission requirements:
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A screenshot of your app rendered in the product UI (not just code)
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Your app ID from the manifest.yml
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9 months ago
Upcoming Live Q&A
Have questions about Forge or your quest?
Join us for the Forge Quest LIVE Q&A—a virtual session with Atlassian’s Developer Experience team.
We’ll answer your questions, share tips, and help you build with confidence.
May 27th, 6 PM EDT – Don’t miss it!
