What is Jenkins?

• Jenkins is an open-source automation SERVER.
• Used to automate parts of the software development process
• It helps software teams facilitate CI and CD
• It’s highly extensible, there are a hundred of plugins.

Why do we need Jenkins

• Developers making code changes in parallel want to make sure that their changes integrate without errors.
• Developers want their changes built and tested in a standardized enviornment.

Where Jenkins fit in the Software Development LifeCycle

Jenkins Architecture

Install and Configure Jenkins

Installation Methods

• Run from a WAR (Web Application Resource) file
• Run as a Docker Container