Jenkins is an open-source automation server widely used in the field of software development for continuous integration and continuous delivery (CI/CD). It automates various phases of the software development process such as building, testing, and deploying, thus streamlining workflows and increasing productivity. Jenkins supports numerous plugins, allowing it to integrate with virtually any tool in the CI/CD toolchain, from version control systems like Git to build tools like Maven, and deployment platforms like Docker.
One of the key strengths of Jenkins is its high degree of configurability and extensibility, which makes it adaptable to a wide range of development scenarios. It can be used for simple CI tasks or scaled up for complex delivery pipelines across multiple platforms. Jenkins provides a web interface for managing the software lifecycle process, enabling teams to track builds, test results, and deployment status. Its use of pipelines, scripted via a Groovy-based domain-specific language, allows for the creation of sophisticated automated processes, catering to the needs of both small and large-scale projects.
This series of tutorials covers everything you need to be comfortable when working with Jenkins.
