What is Atlassian Forge

Owned by Cao Liang
Last updated: Mar 04, 2022
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Atlassian Forge Apps are a new class of apps designed only for Atlassian Cloud.
Unlike Atlassian Connect apps which are based on external micro-services, Forge apps are hosted and executed inside Atlassian Cloud.

From Atlassian Connect to Atlassian Forge

The key benefits of Forge Apps are:

  • Data Residency ready- The app data resides in Atlassian Cloud, making it easier to comply with GDPR and other regulatory requirements

  • Fast - All the computation is done within the same infrastructure as Confluence or Jira