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Using advanced search and JQL

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Using advanced search and JQL

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- [Instructor] Before we check out the advanced search method, here are some terms to define. A query is another word for a question. Each time you use a search engine, you're queering the internet for web pages. When you search in Jira, you're querying the database for issues that match your specifications. In Jira, JQL means Jira Query Language, and it's the way to search through thousands of issues to find the few you're looking for. It's also the way to control which issues appear on a board and the data displayed on dashboards and in reports. JQL is for everyone, not just technical users. If you've ever used SQL, you'll find JQL is similar. If you haven't used a query language before, it's okay. I'll show you how. JQL is not as scary as it sounds. First, we need to switch search methods. Click the link on the right to access the advanced search feature. Instead of dropdown menus, there's one long text field showing…

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