⚙️ Jenkins Jumpstart: Master Continuous Integration & Delivery
🧾 Course Description
Jenkins is the most popular open-source automation server used to implement Continuous Integration (CI) and Continuous Delivery (CD) in modern software pipelines. In “Jenkins Jumpstart”, you’ll learn how to automate building, testing, and deploying software using pipelines and plugins.
This hands-on course takes you from installing Jenkins to writing pipeline-as-code with Jenkinsfile, integrating Git, Docker, Maven/Gradle, and even deploying to cloud or staging environments. Whether you’re a developer, DevOps engineer, or release manager — Jenkins is a must-have tool in your workflow.
✅ Key Benefits
- 🚀 Automate Everything — Build, test, and deploy software without manual steps
- 🔁 Implement CI/CD — Set up reliable integration and delivery pipelines
- 🔌 Plugin-Powered Flexibility — Use Git, Docker, Maven, Node, AWS, and more
- 🧰 Pipeline as Code — Learn to version and maintain Jenkins configurations
- 💼 Enterprise Ready — Gain skills sought after in modern software teams
🎯 Pre-requisites
- Basic understanding of software development life cycle (SDLC)
- Familiarity with Git and command-line interface (CLI)
- Exposure to build tools (Maven, Gradle, npm) is helpful
- Optional: Basic understanding of Docker or Linux
📚 Curriculum Breakdown
🧱 Module 1: Introduction to Jenkins
- What is Jenkins? Why CI/CD matters
- Jenkins architecture and use cases
- Installing Jenkins on local or cloud (Linux or Docker)
🧪 Module 2: Jenkins Dashboard & Freestyle Jobs
- Jenkins UI tour
- Creating freestyle jobs
- Source code integration with Git
- Triggering builds manually and automatically
🧰 Module 3: Build Tools Integration
- Using Maven, Gradle, or npm in builds
- Understanding
build stepsandpost-build actions - Generating artifacts and storing them
🔄 Module 4: Pipeline-as-Code (Declarative & Scripted)
- What is a Jenkinsfile?
- Creating basic declarative pipelines
- Stages, steps, environment, post conditions
- Scripted pipelines overview
🔌 Module 5: Plugins & Integrations
- Installing and configuring plugins
- GitHub, Slack, Docker, JUnit integrations
- Adding credentials securely
🔁 Module 6: Triggering & Automation
- Webhooks and GitHub auto-triggers
- Poll SCM and scheduled builds
- Conditional and parallel execution
🐳 Module 7: Docker & Deployment (Optional Deep Dive)
- Using Docker agents in pipelines
- Building Docker images in Jenkins
- Deploying to test/staging environments
🛠️ Module 8: Final Project
- CI/CD Pipeline for a Web App
- Code checkout from GitHub
- Run tests, package with Maven
- Build Docker image
- Push to DockerHub
- Deploy to staging server
⏱️ Duration Estimates (with hands-on practice)
| Daily Study Time | Estimated Duration | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| 2 hours/day | 12–14 days (~2 weeks) | Ideal for professionals |
| 4 hours/day | 6–7 days (~1 week) | Balanced pace with project |
| 6 hours/day | 3–4 days (bootcamp) | Fast-paced with practice |
🎓 Outcome
By the end of Jenkins Jumpstart, you will:
- Set up and manage Jenkins with real CI/CD workflows
- Automate testing, building, and deployment using pipelines
- Write and maintain Jenkinsfiles for version-controlled automation
- Be ready to integrate Jenkins into DevOps, microservices, and cloud workflows
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