How to create or update a jira issue programatically using Java

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Hi I am trying to create a custom implementation for editing Jira issues for the Jira server version. Has anyone here done something along the lines of creating/ editing issues etc.
What I am looking for is a way to handle the JIRA objects to get this done.

I am very new to this, any help would be greatly appreciated!

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The IssueService class is what you seek. IssueService (Atlassian JIRA 7.8.0 API)

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Thanks a lot, this does look like what I need!
Do you have any sample implementation/ examples by any chance? Also, what is the JAR that I need to import to be able to use these classes?
Thanks again!