Gadgets and Dashboards 2.0 : Introduction to Atlassian Gadgets and Dashboards
This page last changed on Apr 26, 2009 by smaddox.
This page introduces you to Atlassian gadgets and the new dashboards that support gadgets. On this page: OverviewWhat are Atlassian Gadgets?Atlassian gadgets are similar to Google gadgets. A gadget is a small object (i.e. a piece of functionality) offering dynamic content that you can put onto a dashboard, a wiki page or some other web page. Atlassian gadgets allow interaction with Atlassian applications such as JIRA and Confluence. What is an Atlassian Dashboard?A dashboard is usually the landing page of an application such as JIRA or Confluence. With the newer Atlassian dashboards, you can add gadgets and personalise the dashboard display by moving the gadgets around, changing their colour, and changing other preferences to suit you. Where Does a Gadget's Information Come From?Gadgets can supply information from a number of places. When you choose a gadget, check where its information is coming from. A gadget's information will come from one or more of the following sources:
Some gadgets allow you to edit the source of the information so that, when the gadget is running on your own dashboard, the gadget displays information from a specific server. See our guide to editing a gadget's settings. Making Gadgets Work for YouWhat do the new Atlassian gadgets and dashboards do for you?
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