How to GET All Issues with the Jira API in Python
Blog post from Merge
The article explains how to use Python to interact with Jira's REST API for extracting and managing data, specifically by writing Jira issues to a CSV file and setting up a simple webhook using a Flask application. It provides a step-by-step guide on authenticating with the Jira API using an API token, creating a Jira project, and writing a Python script that uses the requests library to fetch and save project issues. Additionally, the article demonstrates setting up a Flask application to handle webhooks and exposing it publicly using ngrok for real-time data synchronization. The piece also introduces Merge, an integration platform offering a unified API to simplify connections between various data sources, such as HR systems or ticketing tools like Jira and ServiceNow, facilitating easier integration and data handling across different services.