1. Install and set up Jenkins
Start by downloading and installing Jenkins on your local machine or server. Once installed, open your web browser and access the Jenkins interface.
2. Create a new Jenkins job
Click on "New Item" in the Jenkins dashboard, give your job a name, and select the type of job you want to create (e.g., Freestyle project, Pipeline, etc.).
3. Configure the job settings
Fill in the necessary details like the source code repository URL, build triggers, applicable build steps, post-build actions, and any other desired configurations.
4. Configure build triggers
You can set up various build triggers like polling SCM, triggering builds periodically, or configuring webhook notifications from your version control system to start the build process.
5. Configure build steps
Specify the necessary build steps required for your software delivery pipeline. These steps may include fetching source code from a version control system, compiling code, executing tests, generating build artifacts, etc.
6. Configure post-build actions
Define what should happen after the build is completed, whether it’s deploying the build artifacts to a test environment, triggering downstream jobs, sending notifications, or archiving build artifacts for future reference.
7. Save and apply the configuration
Once you have set up all the necessary configurations for your Jenkins job, save the changes.
8. Trigger the job
You can manually trigger the job, or it will automatically start based on the defined build triggers. Jenkins will clone the source code, execute the specified build steps, and perform post-build actions as configured.
9. Monitor and troubleshoot
During the automated software delivery pipeline process, Jenkins will display real-time information and logs. Monitor this information to track build progress and troubleshoot any potential issues.
10. Customize and expand
Jenkins provides a vast ecosystem of plugins and extensions. Explore and incorporate additional plugins to meet your specific needs or enhance your software delivery pipeline capabilities.‍
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