Hello Forge

A simple Confluence app that displays a personalized greeting — built with Forge

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Inspiration

I was inspired to build this project because I wanted to explore Atlassian Forge and see how easy it is to build apps for Confluence and try out something new. I aimed to create a Novice Level hello world Confluence.

What it does

This app provides a simple greeting directly inside Confluence. It enhances the user experience by displaying personalized message without leaving the Atlassian product UI.

How we built it

I started by setting up the Forge development environment and creating the project scaffold with the CLI. Using Forge UI Kit, I built the app interface and implemented core functionality with Forge resolvers. I tested the app iteratively using Forge tunneling to see live updates inside Confluence.. Finally, I packaged and deployed the app for submission. The docs were very helpful

Challenges we ran into

  • Figuring out the right permissions and scopes required for the app.
  • Debugging UI refresh and state management in Forge UI Kit.

Accomplishments that we're proud of

  • Successfully built and deployed a fully functional Forge app integrated seamlessly into Confluence UI.
  • Implemented dynamic UI components using Forge UI Kit / Custom UI for a smooth user experience.
  • Completed the project within the Forge Quest timeline while learning new skills.

What we learned

  1. How to use the Forge CLI for development, testing, and deployment.
  2. Working with Forge UI Kit and Custom UI to build interactive user interfaces.
  3. Integrating APIs
  4. Troubleshooting common Forge development challenges.

What's next for Hello Forge

  • Exploring analytics to track app usage and improve user engagement.
  • Experimenting with Forge Functions to add serverless backend capabilities.
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