Backbone Issue Sync 5.14.0
October 2024
We're excited to announce the release of Backbone Issue Sync 5.14. This update introduces app compatibility for Jira 10, as well as an enhancement for parent/epic link syncing. As previously announced, this update also includes the end of support for some older Jira versions.
Jira 10 and Deprecation of Support Older Jira Versions
Backbone is now supporting Jira 10. Due to technical reasons, this also means that, Backbone will officially no longer support Jira versions below 8.13. This change allows us to focus on delivering new features and improvements that leverage the latest Jira capabilities. However, for non-behind-firewall syncs, we will still offer unofficial support for these older versions - although they are no longer part of our regular testing process.
If you're using an older Jira version, you can continue with your current Backbone setup but won't have access to the latest updates or new features in future Backbone releases. We recommend upgrading to a supported Jira version to take full advantage of the enhancements and optimizations
Enhanced Parent/Epic Link Synchronization
Previously, syncing epic and parent links required the epic or parent issue to be part of the same project and already synced. If these conditions weren’t met, an error message would interrupt the sync. With this release, Backbone now skips epics and parents outside the project, allowing synchronization to continue smoothly without disruptions.
Questions?
Do you have questions, or is something not working as expected? Please let us know by creating a ticket in our support system or emailing help@k15t.com.