REST data sources
This article describes REST data source configuration and usage in the Table Grid Next Generation for Jira Cloud.
The Data source type is REST. We support only JSON for processing data.
You can access remote REST API using data sources in the grid.
REST data source configuration
Try the example REST data source with users' data https://jsonplaceholder.typicode.com/users
Add a Data source
Navigate to Apps in your Jira Cloud administration and locate Table Grid configuration dashboard. Add a new data source under the Data Sources tab
Select REST data source type
Available fields:
Name - name of your data source connection
Description - optional description of the data source for your reference. It will be displayed below the title in the Data source list. It's useful in case you want to specify
URL - URL address of the web service you want to connect to the grid.
Headers - allows adding header fields. You can use them in case the data source requires HTTP authentication.
You can test a connection to the data source using a Test Connection button.