- Hidden fields now included in search results
- Affects company-managed project searches
- May alter specific JQL filters and outcomes
- Users advised to refine search queries
- Changes effective by September 2024
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TranscriptIn an effort to enhance search performance on the Jira Cloud Platform, a significant update to the JQL search functionality is on the horizon. The crux of this update is the inclusion of hidden fields in search results for company-managed projects, which aligns with the existing behavior of team-managed projects. A hidden field, defined either by custom field context or field configuration, which previously would not surface in search outcomes, will now become visible in search results. This adjustment ensures that, regardless of the project type, all fields will appear in searches even if they are hidden.
The ramifications of this update are not to be overlooked. Although the forthcoming change is anticipated to impact only around two percent of all searches, it's essential to recognize that this could have substantial effects on specific JQL filters and query outcomes. Users who have tailored their JQL searches might observe alterations in the results returned by their filters in company-managed projects.
For those who depend on Jira's search capabilities, it is advisable to refine search queries to maintain the desired level of specificity. To illustrate, should an individual wish to omit issues where the field fixVersion is hidden for the issue type labeled "Story" from their search results, one should adjust their query to exclude that issue type by inputting issue type not equal to "Story". Without such specificity in the query, hidden fields will be indiscriminately included in the search results, potentially cluttering the outcomes with unintended data.
Users are encouraged to prepare for these updates, which are slated for implementation by the end of September twenty twenty-four. This timeline provides a window of opportunity for users to review and adjust their JQL queries accordingly, ensuring a seamless transition once the changes take effect. It is an opportunity to reassess search strategies and perhaps even discover new efficiencies within the Jira Cloud Platform's enhanced search functionality.
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