/jira-start - Start Working on Jira Ticket

Begin implementation on a specific Jira ticket.

Usage

/jira-start <ticket-key>
/jira-start PROJ-123
/jira-start https://company.atlassian.net/browse/PROJ-123

Workflow

1. Fetch Ticket Details

   • Get full ticket description and acceptance criteria
   • Check current status and assignee
   • Review linked issues and epic

2. Branch Setup

   • Create appropriately named branch: feature/PROJ-123-short-description
   • Ensure clean working state
   • Set up ticket reference in branch

3. Context Gathering

   • Explore codebase for relevant files
   • Identify existing patterns to follow
   • Note any technical constraints

4. Implementation Planning

   • Break down ticket into subtasks
   • Identify files to modify
   • Plan testing approach

Notes

• Updates ticket status to "In Progress" automatically
• Creates branch from latest main/develop
• Will ask for clarification if ticket is ambiguous