what Jira Java REST client should I use

[Jorge Amat]

When I look for a jira java rest client, I find that I can use one of the following options available:

Atlassian JIRA REST Java Client » 2.0.0-m2:

https://mvnrepository.com/artifact/com.atlassian.jira/jira-rest-java-client/2.0.0-m2

(last update done from Dec 2012)

or

JIRA REST Java Client Implementation » 5.0.4

https://mvnrepository.com/artifact/com.atlassian.jira/jira-rest-java-client-core/5.0.4

along with

JIRA REST Java Client Public API » 5.0.4

https://mvnrepository.com/artifact/com.atlassian.jira/jira-rest-java-client-api/5.0.4

(last update done from Dec 2017 for both)

In principle, the jira-rest-java-client is more easy and clear to use and I just need to add only one dependency to my project, however:

Is there any actual difference between the two options, despite the last date update provided by maven? 

I have checked that in both cases you cannot create a Project, despite it is possible based on https://docs.atlassian.com/jira/REST/7.0.0-m01b/#api/2/project-createProject

What option should I go for?

[Jakub Sławiński]

Hi @Jorge Amat

you should use the newest JIRA REST Java Client Implementation, i.e.  https://mvnrepository.com/artifact/com.atlassian.jira/jira-rest-java-client-core/5.1.0

Regards,

  Jakub.

[Oleksandr Shkurat]

Hello Jakub.

Have you seen the issue https://ecosystem.atlassian.net/browse/JRJC-149 ?

After six years it's still not fixed. I totally disagree with its minor priority as long as it totally blocks any kind of using a client API.

I've read about a number of workarounds including modifying JAR manually right inside local Maven repo, however I guess it's a shame for a such big company as Atlassian to react so lazily. 

The solution is described here:

https://community.atlassian.com/t5/Answers-Developer-Questions/Java-Jira-REST-API-connect-problem/qaq-p/541518

there is even a pull request made by a community
https://bitbucket.org/atlassian/jira-rest-java-client/pull-requests/92
However it looks like it is not valid.

Could you please push this problem to make your API client finally working?

Best regards,

Oleksandr.

[Edwin Kyalangalilwa]

Hi @Jorge Amat,

I've seen lots of developers utilizing creating their own URI's.

For example:

String projectURI = "/rest/api/2/project/" + projectIdOrKey + ... );