How to Create a Component Hierarchy in Jira

September 23, 2026 · 5 min read

Jira components were designed for a flat world: one list, no nesting, no structure. That works at ten components and collapses at fifty — when "SSO" sits next to "Platform" and "Mobile" with nothing expressing that it belongs under "Auth", which belongs under "Platform". Teams end up encoding the architecture in name prefixes and maintaining ever-growing component in (...) lists by hand. This guide covers three ways to get a component hierarchy in Jira, and what each one costs.

Jira JQL Cheat Sheet: 20 Queries Every Team Needs

July 29, 2026 · 5 min read

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Quick Answer

JQL (Jira Query Language) lets you search for issues using fields, operators, and values. Master 20 essential queries to find issues fast, track sprint health, and build custom dashboards.

What you'll learn

The JQL syntax basics that power every query
20 copy-paste queries for common searches
How to use JQL functions for dynamic, date-aware filters
How to save and share filters for dashboards

Jira's search is powerful, but most teams only scratch the surface. They type a few keywords into the search bar, get overwhelmed by results, and give up. JQL — Jira Query Language — is the key to unlocking precise, repeatable searches that find exactly what you need.

This cheat sheet covers 20 essential JQL queries, from basic field searches to advanced functions. Each query is copy-paste ready.