What is Jenkins?
Jenkins, a leading open-source automation server, features a vast array of plugins that streamline the processes of building, deploying, and automating projects. Its flexibility enables Jenkins to serve not just as a basic continuous integration (CI) server but also as a robust continuous delivery platform suited for a variety of projects. This independent, Java-powered application is ready for immediate use, with installation options for Windows, Linux, macOS, and various Unix-like systems. Setting up Jenkins is made simple through its user-friendly web interface, which includes real-time error detection and built-in guidance. With countless plugins available in the Update Center, Jenkins integrates effortlessly with nearly every tool in the continuous integration and delivery ecosystem. The architecture of these plugins allows for substantial growth, providing nearly infinite possibilities for augmenting Jenkins’s capabilities. Furthermore, Jenkins can effectively distribute tasks across several machines, which significantly speeds up the processes of building, testing, and deploying in diverse environments, ultimately enhancing productivity. This remarkable adaptability positions Jenkins as an essential component in contemporary software development workflows, making it a favored choice among developers. Its ongoing evolution ensures that Jenkins remains relevant and powerful in meeting the ever-changing needs of software projects.
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Good open source CI server
Date: Aug 01 2022SummaryJenkins is one of the best CI server solutions around, with its incredible customizability, but it requires some work to get set up and it has a steeper learning curve than the competition.
Positive- easy installation and configuration
- free and open source
- can integrate with source control and pull requests
- huge number of plugins and customizations
- can be run distributed across multiple machines or VMs for higher performanceNegative- steeper learning curve than competitors like Travis CI
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- can be resource hungry when building larger projects
- requires you to provide your own hardware or instance to run it on -
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De facto standard in Continuous Integration & Deployment
Date: May 24 2020SummaryJenkins is the standard of CI/CD tools. Be it automating the test case or deployment of application, Jenkins minimizes the effort required.
PositiveEasily and heavily configurable.
Lots of plugin support.
Open source.
Easy to learn and implement.
Automated testing and debugging.NegativeOutdated User Interface.
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Error messages are hard to understand. -
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Gold Standard of CI/CD tools
Date: Jul 21 2020SummaryJenkins is widely popular CI/CD solution and there is a good reason for that. It is open source, free to use and highly flexible - making it compatible for all use cases.
PositiveOpen Source & free to use
Highly customizable
Lots of plugins & integrations available
Email notifications for real time updates
Good community supportNegativeDecent learning curve to understand all the configurations & integrations needed to make it useful.
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Needs better documentation or tool-tips.
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