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JWT expression parser functions

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This validator evaluates the comparison of two (field) values. 

Configuration

Field

Define the first of the two values that should be compared by selecting it from the list of available fields.

Depending on the type of the field you have selected only certain operators and fields in the comparison value selector are available.

Operator

Select how to compare the two given values. Choose from one of the following options:

OptionDescription

=

The first value must be equal to the second value.

!=

The first value must not be equal to the second value.

<

The first value must be less than the second value. This is typically used for comparing numeric or date-time values.

>

The first value must be greater than the second value. This is typically used for comparing numeric or date-time values.

<=

The first value must be less than or equal to the second value. This is typically used for comparing numeric or date-time values.

>=

The first value must be greater than or equal to the second value. This is typically used for comparing numeric or date-time values.
~The first value must contain the second value. This is typically used for lists as field value to compare. The comparison value is a text or number.
!~ The first value must not contain the second value. This is typically used for lists as field value to compare. The comparison value is a text ornumber.

In case you have selected a field of the type LIST or TEXT, only the equal, not equal, contains and not contains operators are available.
For fields of type BOOLEAN, only the equal and not equal operators are available.

Comparison value

Define the second of the two values that should be compared either by selecting it from the list of available fields or by entering a literal value. You can switch between the two option by using the radio button which offers the options

  • "Select the field to compare the value with." This is the preselected default value.

  • "Enter the custom comparison value." In this case a text editor opens where you can enter the comparison value manually.
    Depending on the data type of the first comparison value, the following inputs are valid as custom value:

    OptionDescription

    Date

    		A date in the format YYYY-MM-DD, e.g. 2008-09-15
    Date time A date time value in the format YYYY-MM-DDTHH:mm:ss, e.g. 2008-09-15T15:53:00+05:00

    Text

    		Any text, e.g. This is a text

    Number

    		Any number, e.g. 42 or 7.75
    List List are entered as their comma separated values: This, is, a, list or 2,3,5,7
    BooleanOne of the boolean values true or false
    Select list (cascading)The parent and child values are noted as text, separated by a comma, e.g. Parent, child. If the child is omitted (e.g. Parent) then the child value of the first operator has to be null as well.


If one of the selected fields is hidden or deleted when the condition is executed, the field value is interpreted as null.

If you need to compare multiple values or construct more complex comparisons make sure to have a look at the Jira expression validator.

Error message

Enter the message to show to the end-user when the validation fails. If you don't enter a message, the default error Message for JWT for Jira Cloud "Validation failed for validator 'Compare two values (JWT)'" is displayed in case the validation fails.


Use cases and examples

Use caseJWT featureWorkflow functionUse case descriptionComplexity
Due date must be in the future

Compare two values condition

Compare two values validator

The due date must be in the future.

This use case is valid for both conditions and validators . The only difference is that you can specify an additional error message when using a validator.

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Current user must be reporter

Compare two values condition

Compare two values validator

Current user must be reporter.

This use case is valid for both conditions and validators. The only difference is that you can specify an additional error message when using a validator.

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Issue must have at least two attachments

Compare two values condition

Compare two values validator

Require a at least two attachments.

This use case is valid for both conditions and validators. The only difference is that you can specify an additional error message when using a validator.

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