Jenkins – Automation Server

Jenkins is the leading open-source automation server used to build, test, and deploy software. With its extensive plugin ecosystem and pipeline capabilities, Jenkins powers continuous integration and delivery for organizations of all sizes.

Key Features

• Pipeline as Code: Define builds using Jenkinsfile
• Plugin Ecosystem: Over 1,800 community plugins
• Distributed Builds: Scale with controller-agent architecture
• SCM Integration: Support for Git, SVN, and more
• Blue Ocean UI: Modern pipeline visualization

Installation

Install Jenkins on Ubuntu:

curl -fsSL https://pkg.jenkins.io/debian-stable/jenkins.io-2023.key | sudo tee /usr/share/keyrings/jenkins-keyring.asc > /dev/null
echo deb [signed-by=/usr/share/keyrings/jenkins-keyring.asc] https://pkg.jenkins.io/debian-stable binary/ | sudo tee /etc/apt/sources.list.d/jenkins.list > /dev/null
sudo apt update
sudo apt install jenkins

Usage Examples

Basic Jenkinsfile pipeline:

pipeline {
    agent any
    stages {
        stage("Build") {
            steps {
                sh "npm install"
                sh "npm run build"
            }
        }
        stage("Test") {
            steps {
                sh "npm test"
            }
        }
    }
}

Benefits

Jenkins provides unmatched flexibility for automation workflows. Its mature ecosystem and active community ensure solutions exist for virtually any CI/CD requirement.

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