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.

Integrations

Offers API?:
Yes, Jenkins provides an API

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Company Facts

Company Name:
Jenkins
Date Founded:
2004
Company Website:
jenkins.io

Product Details

Deployment
Windows
Mac
Linux

Product Details

Target Company Sizes
Individual
1-10
11-50
51-200
201-500
501-1000
1001-5000
5001-10000
10001+
Target Organization Types
Mid Size Business
Small Business
Enterprise
Freelance
Nonprofit
Government
Startup
Supported Languages
English

Jenkins Categories and Features

Software Configuration Management (SCM) Tool

Automated Cleanup
Branch Merging
Code Review
Concurrency Management
Defect Tracking
Flexible Branching
Rapid Hotfix
Rapid Rebuilds
Regulatory Compliance
Version Control / Management
Workflow / Process Automation

Continuous Integration Software

Build Log
Change Management
Configuration Management
Continuous Delivery
Continuous Deployment
Debugging
Permission Management
Quality Assurance Management
Testing Management

Continuous Delivery Software

Application Lifecycle Management
Application Release Automation
Build Automation
Build Log
Change Management
Configuration Management
Continuous Deployment
Continuous Integration
Feature Toggles / Feature Flags
Quality Management
Testing Management

Build Automation Tool

Automated Testing
Build Cache
Build Management Tools
Build Metrics
Change Only Compiling
Debugging Tools
Dependency Management
IDE Compatibility
Parallel Testing
Plugin Library
Source Code Management
Version Conflict Resolution

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Jenkins Customer Reviews

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  • Reviewer Name: A Verified Reviewer
    Position: Principal Software Engineer
    Has used product for: 2+ Years
    Uses the product: Daily
    Org Size (# of Employees): 100 - 499
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    Good open source CI server

    Date: Aug 01 2022
    Summary

    Jenkins 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 performance

    Negative

    - steeper learning curve than competitors like Travis CI
    - 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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  • Reviewer Name: Rohan J.
    Position: Software Developer
    Has used product for: 2+ Years
    Uses the product: Weekly
    Org Size (# of Employees): 100 - 499
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    De facto standard in Continuous Integration & Deployment

    Date: May 24 2020
    Summary

    Jenkins is the standard of CI/CD tools. Be it automating the test case or deployment of application, Jenkins minimizes the effort required.

    Positive

    Easily and heavily configurable.
    Lots of plugin support.
    Open source.
    Easy to learn and implement.
    Automated testing and debugging.

    Negative

    Outdated User Interface.
    Error messages are hard to understand.

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  • Reviewer Name: A Verified Reviewer
    Position: Senior Software Engineer
    Has used product for: 2+ Years
    Uses the product: Weekly
    Org Size (# of Employees): 5,000 - 9,999
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    Gold Standard of CI/CD tools

    Date: Jul 21 2020
    Summary

    Jenkins 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.

    Positive

    Open Source & free to use
    Highly customizable
    Lots of plugins & integrations available
    Email notifications for real time updates
    Good community support

    Negative

    Decent learning curve to understand all the configurations & integrations needed to make it useful.
    Needs better documentation or tool-tips.

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