An introductory workshop on Atlassian's Forge platform for developers new to building Jira and Confluence integrations. This hands-on session covers the fundamentals of Forge as an app development platform, including prerequisites like the Forge CLI, API tokens, and Docker setup.

Attendees will learn through live demonstrations how to build their first Forge application from the command line, understand the manifest structure, and implement basic functionality like displaying Jira issue comments. The session includes practical examples of working with Forge APIs, tunneling for development, and deploying applications to the Atlassian Marketplace ecosystem.

Perfect for developers interested in extending Atlassian products or building custom integrations for their teams. No prior Forge experience required, but basic knowledge of Node.js and web development concepts will be helpful.

Key Takeaways:
- Set up Forge development environment
- Build and deploy a "Hello World" Forge app
- Integrate with Jira APIs to display issue data
- Understand the Forge app development lifecycle