Nikola Perišić began as an Atlassian engineer relying on Python scripts to get things done: automations, utilities, and small workflow helpers around Jira and Confluence.

Exploring Forge revealed how the same ideas could become apps that live directly in Atlassian products, benefit from built‑in security and permissions, and offer simple UIs for teammates.

In this Dev Den, Nikola shares his path from “just scripts” to Forge app builder—covering his background, what drew him to Forge, and the real apps now in place.