Jira integration 1:1 or n:1

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Hi I am build a jira integration and would like some thoughts about how to best do this.

our Jira is based around one system = one Space. and we have 2 teams that each is responsible for multiple systems. to handle this each team have a common board created from a filter that collects info from all the spaces.

when seting upp PT against this i se 2 ways of doing it.
the first is lingking jira spaces 1:1 agaisnt practitest projects and synking stories and tasks as requirements.
the second is using the filter for the common boards and linking N:1 so all of a teams spaces gets placed into one PT project.

the first solution is better for tracking what has happened in a given system and getting regressions going.
the second makes it easier to track what should be tested in a given sprint and working day to day (as you can extract sprint ID and filter requirements on that.)

what would you recommend and why ?

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Hi Christopher,

Thanks for posting this question!

Both options can work, so it really depends on what you want to optimize for.

1:1 (Jira Space → PractiTest Project)
Best when systems are distinct products with their own regressions and history, and when those are worked on by separate teams.

N:1 (Multiple Spaces → One PractiTest Project)
Best when teams operate across systems in a unified sprint workflow.
It simplifies day-to-day work and makes reporting easier. Since everything is in a shared space, navigation also becomes more straightforward.

In short, while both options are viable and will absolutely work, if the Jira space is unified, it can be more straightforward using a single PractiTest project, and separating products using fields and filters.

Happy to discuss your specific structure further if helpful.