Confluence
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| Confluence | |
|---|---|
| Developer | Atlassian |
| Type | Wiki / Knowledge base |
| Initial release | 2004 |
| Operating system | Web, iOS, Android |
| Written in | Java |
| License | Proprietary |
| Website | atlassian.com |
| Contents | |
Confluence is Atlassian's team wiki and knowledge management platform, tightly integrated with Atlassian Jira and widely used for technical and business documentation.
Key Features
- Hierarchical spaces and pages for structured documentation
- Rich text editor with macros for tables, code blocks, status labels, and Jira issue lists
- Page templates for meeting notes, decision logs, and project plans
- Inline comments and page-level feedback
- Page permissions and space-level access control
- Integration with Jira for embedding issue lists, roadmaps, and sprint boards
- Confluence Cloud, Data Center, and Server deployment options
Enterprise Use
Confluence is the most widely deployed enterprise wiki platform. Engineering teams use it alongside Atlassian Jira for architecture decisions, runbooks, and API documentation. HR and operations teams use it for policy documentation and employee handbooks. At enterprise scale, Confluence Data Center provides high availability and a self-managed deployment option.
Tips
- Use page templates to ensure consistent structure for recurring content types like ADRs or meeting notes.
- Archive stale spaces rather than deleting them to preserve historical context.
- Use the page tree intentionally — avoid deep nesting beyond 3-4 levels.
- Label pages consistently to enable filtering and macros that aggregate content by label.
