Release scope

Why scope matters

A precise result requires a precise population. Hidden exclusions can make a healthy score misleading.

VERSION_ONLY and JQL_SCOPE

VERSION_ONLY derives the population from Jira version assignment. JQL_SCOPE defines the business population independently and applies the selected expected version as a rule to every issue.

With JQL_SCOPE, an issue does not disappear from the release check merely because its fixVersion is missing or wrong.

Safe collection

ReleaseProof requests all Jira search pages. Unexpected page structures or unmappable issues stop the analysis instead of returning a partial population.

Operating guidance

Keep JQL readable, review changes, and rerun after configuration edits because previous results are invalidated.