Jenkins continuous integration engine v2.480

The predecessor of the Jenkins continuous integration engine is Hudson, which is an extensible continuous integration engine. Jenkins is an open source CI&CD software used to automate various tasks, including building, testing and deploying software. Jenkins supports various running methods, either through system packages, Docker or through a stand-alone Java program.

Main features of Jenkins continuous integration engine

assembly line

Multiple types of compute node support (SSH, JNLP, etc.)

Rich plug-in extension mechanism

Jenkins Features

1. Continuous integration and continuous delivery capabilities

As a scalable automation server, Jenkins can serve as a simple continuous integration (Continues Integration, CI) server, or become the continuous delivery center of any project.

2. Easy to install

Jenkins is a standalone Java-based program that includes packages for Windows, Mac OS, and other UNIX-like systems.

3. Simple configuration

Jenkins is easy to set up and configure via its web interface, which includes dynamic error checking and built-in help.

4. Rich plug-ins

There are hundreds of plugins in the Jenkins Plugin Center, and Jenkins integrates almost every tool in the continuous integration and continuous delivery tool chain.

5. Expandable

Jenkins can be extended through a plug-in architecture, which provides nearly unlimited possibilities for Jenkins.

6. Distributed

Jenkins can easily publish jobs on multiple machines, helping users drive builds, tests, and deployments faster on multiple platforms.