Jenkins is an open-source automation server written in Java. It allows you to automate the non-human aspects of software development. This document provides an overview of Jenkins and its features.

Features

  • Continuous Integration (CI)
  • Continuous Delivery (CD)
  • Automation of repetitive tasks
  • Integration with various tools and platforms

Getting Started

To get started with Jenkins, you can download it from the official Jenkins website. After installation, you can access the Jenkins dashboard by navigating to http://localhost:8080/.

Jenkins Pipeline

Jenkins Pipeline is a way to automate your entire delivery process. It allows you to define your build steps, tests, and deployment tasks in a single file.

Steps

Here are some common steps in a Jenkins Pipeline:

  • sh - Execute shell commands
  • echo - Print messages
  • sleep - Wait for a specified amount of time
  • curl - Make HTTP requests

Resources

For more information on Jenkins, you can visit the following resources:

Jenkins Pipeline