April 2024

🔍 Summary

In April, focus was placed on improving macro interaction capabilities and user feedback mechanisms. Backend robustness was also improved through JSON validation for imports and a new macro copy endpoint. A critical issue affecting parameter persistence was resolved.

✨ New Features & Enhancements

• Inline Macro Rendering Support
  Re-introduced and re-implemented inline macro support to allow more flexible layout behavior, particularly for inline content placement.

• New Macro Copy Endpoint
  Added a RESTful API endpoint:
  POST /client/macros/copy?source={macroKey1}&destination={macroKey2} — enabling programmatic duplication of macros.

• "Macro Copied" Notification Flag
  UI now displays a floating confirmation banner after copying a macro, including a direct “Edit Macro” link — styled after Jira issue creation flags.

• JSON Schema Validation on Import
  Introduced schema-based validation to prevent malformed or incomplete macro imports, improving error handling and data integrity.

• Redesign of “My Macros” Tab
  Updated table UI for better usability and consistency with Jira Automation:

  • Macro names are now clickable

  • Descriptions are hidden under tooltips

  • Action menu streamlined with hover-triggered ellipsis

🛠 Bug Fixes & Improvements

• Critical Bug: User Parameters Not Saved
  Fixed an issue where user-modified template fields failed to persist user parameter values to Atlassian's backend, causing data loss.

• 404 Error on Invalid URLs or Non-Existing Macros
  Added proper routing fallback and error messaging when navigating to malformed or nonexistent macro URLs.

• Links Opened Inside iFrame Instead of New Tab
  Corrected link behavior in rendered macros so they now open in a new browser tab instead of being trapped in the iFrame.