Key Features
Pipeline Automation
Define build, test, and deploy workflows using declarative or scripted pipelines.
Plugin Ecosystem
Extend Jenkins with over 1800 plugins for SCM, build tools, notifications, and cloud.
Distributed Builds
Run jobs across multiple agents to scale builds and reduce execution time.
Integration Ready
Connect with GitHub, Docker, Kubernetes, Slack, Jira, and more.
How It Works
Install Jenkins
Download and install Jenkins on your server or use Docker for containerized setup.
Configure Jobs
Create freestyle or pipeline jobs to define build and deployment steps.
Integrate Tools
Connect Jenkins with Git, Maven, Gradle, Docker, and cloud services.
Trigger Builds
Run builds manually, on schedule, or automatically via webhooks and commits.
Monitor & Deploy
Track build status, test results, and deploy artifacts to staging or production.
Code Example
// Sample Jenkinsfile (Declarative Pipeline)
pipeline {
agent any
stages {
stage('Build') {
steps {
echo 'Building...'
}
}
stage('Test') {
steps {
echo 'Testing...'
}
}
stage('Deploy') {
steps {
echo 'Deploying...'
}
}
}
}Use Cases
Continuous Integration
Automatically build and test code on every commit to catch issues early.
Continuous Delivery
Deploy applications to staging or production with approval gates.
DevOps Workflows
Integrate Jenkins into CI/CD pipelines with Docker, Kubernetes, and cloud.
Automated Testing
Run unit, integration, and UI tests across environments and platforms.
Integrations & Resources
Explore Jenkins’s ecosystem and find the tools, platforms, and docs to accelerate your workflow.
Popular Integrations
- Git, GitHub, GitLab, Bitbucket
- Maven, Gradle, Ant
- Docker, Kubernetes
- AWS, Azure, GCP
- Slack, Jira, SonarQube
Helpful Resources
FAQ
Common questions about Jenkins’s capabilities, usage, and ecosystem.