Nikhil Pathania Livres

Chapter 1: What's New in Jenkins Blue Ocean (20 pages) Chapter Goal: Introduction Sub Topics: 1. Visual Pipeline Editor 2. Pipeline visualization 3. Diagnosis 4. Easy GitHub & Git Integration 5. Personalization Chapter 2: Setting Up Jenkins Blue Ocean (10 pages) Chapter Goal: Installing Jenkins Blue Ocean Sub Topics: 1. Installing Jenkins 2. Installing the Blue Ocean plugin Chapter 3: Creating Your First Pipeline (30 pages) Chapter Goal: Hands on guide to create a pipeline in Jenkins Blue Ocean Sub Topics: 1. Creating a repo in GitHub 2. Creating a pipeline in Blue Ocean 3. Visualize your pipeline 4. Activity view 5. Pipeline Run Details view Chapter 4: Jenkinsfile and the Declarative Pipeline Syntax (25 pages) Chapter Goal: Introduction to Jenkinsfile and the pipeline syntax Sub Topics: 1. Elements of declarative pipeline syntax 2. Sections 3. Directives 4. Jenkinsfile Chapter 5: Writing a Jenkinsfile (10 pages) Chapter Goal: tools that will help in writing a jenkinsfile Sub Topics: 1. Blue Ocean pipeline editor 2. Declarative directive generator 3. Snippet generator 4. Jenkinsfile plugin for Atom Editor Chapter 6: Where to Go from Here? (25 pages) Chapter Goal: Jenkins Blue Ocean roadmap and next steps Sub Topics: 1. Writing more complex pipelines in Blue Ocean 2. Extending with Jenkins shared libraries 3. Using scripts 4. Upcoming features in Blue Ocean

Focused on enhancing software delivery and productivity, this guide explores the latest features of Jenkins, a leading automation server. It provides practical insights and techniques to streamline development workflows, improve efficiency, and accelerate project timelines. Readers will learn how to leverage Jenkins' capabilities for continuous integration and continuous delivery, ensuring a more effective software development lifecycle. Ideal for developers and DevOps professionals, the book emphasizes hands-on approaches to optimize software processes.

The book focuses on building a robust CI/CD system using Jenkins and Kubernetes, emphasizing a GitOps-driven approach. It guides readers through the entire process of constructing a Jenkins pipeline with practical, real-world examples. Key elements include leveraging Jenkins Configuration as Code (JCasC), Infrastructure as Code (IaC), and incorporating AI to enhance the software delivery process. This hands-on approach equips readers with the tools and knowledge to streamline their CI/CD workflows effectively.

This guide offers a practical approach for beginners to understand and implement Continuous Integration and Continuous Delivery (CI/CD) through Jenkins. It covers essential concepts, tools, and best practices, providing step-by-step instructions to set up automated workflows. Readers will learn how to streamline development processes, enhance collaboration, and improve software quality. The book emphasizes hands-on exercises and real-world examples, making it accessible for those new to CI/CD methodologies.

The guide provides a comprehensive approach to building a continuous delivery pipeline with Jenkins 2.0, emphasizing new features like Pipeline as Code and multi-branch pipelines. It focuses on three essential components for enhancing software delivery speed: creating a flexible build/test environment, developing manageable and reproducible pipelines, and establishing a scalable build/test infrastructure. This resource is ideal for those looking to optimize their continuous integration and delivery processes.