Problem Statement
What is Jenkins?
Explanation
Jenkins is an open-source automation server written in Java that helps automate parts of software development related to building, testing, and deploying, facilitating continuous integration and continuous delivery (CI/CD). It was originally called Hudson and was renamed to Jenkins in 2011 after a dispute with Oracle.
Jenkins supports building, deploying and automating software development projects through pipelines. It integrates with version control systems like Git, build tools like Maven and Gradle, testing frameworks, and deployment platforms. Jenkins has a vast ecosystem with over 1,500 plugins extending its functionality for various tools and technologies.
Key features include distributed builds across multiple machines, extensive plugin ecosystem, pipeline as code with Jenkinsfile, web-based GUI for configuration, REST API for automation, and support for various SCM tools. Jenkins is widely adopted by organizations of all sizes from startups to enterprises for automating their software delivery processes.
