Have you ever imagined a feature that would take your team’s Jira or Confluence experience to the next level? Atlassian’s platform is designed for flexibility, and with Forge, you have the power to bring your most creative ideas to life. In this lightning talk, I’ll show how Forge makes it possible for anyone, from newcomers to seasoned developers, to quickly turn those “wouldn’t it be cool if…” moments into real, working features.

We’ll walk through the process of transforming an idea into a live app using the Forge CLI, custom UI with React, and Atlassian’s APIs. Along the way, I’ll share practical tips, set up shortcuts, and the “aha!” moments I discovered as I dove into Forge for the first time. Whether you’re looking to streamline workflows, delight your users, or simply experiment with new possibilities, this session will give you the tools and confidence to start building right away.

Key takeaways:

• Learn how to use the Forge CLI, React, and Atlassian APIs to rapidly prototype and deploy custom features for Jira or Confluence
• Discover practical tips and shortcuts for getting started with Forge, even if you’re new to the platform
• Walk away with a clear, step-by-step approach and code snippets to help you build your own wishlist features