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Extending Jenkins
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Extending Jenkins

by Donald Simpson
December 2015
Intermediate to advanced
152 pages
3h 16m
English
Packt Publishing

Overview

Extending Jenkins helps you master the customization and extension capabilities of Jenkins to fit your specific project needs. Through practical examples and detailed explanations, you will develop the skills to create plugins, interact with the API, and utilize IDEs. By the end, you'll have unlocked the full potential of Jenkins in your software development workflow.

What this Book will help me do

  • Learn to use Jenkins' API and command-line interface to automate tasks efficiently.
  • Develop custom plugins to extend Jenkins functionality to suit any project requirements.
  • Understand how to integrate Jenkins with IDEs such as Eclipse, NetBeans, and IntelliJ IDEA.
  • Apply techniques to design information radiators for better data visualization.
  • Streamline continuous integration and improve software quality with Jenkins customizations.

Author(s)

None Simpson is a seasoned software engineer with years of experience in CI/CD and automation tools. Their expertise in Jenkins stems from hands-on practice and dedication to understanding its extensibility. As a writer, None shares insights clearly and pragmatically, ensuring concepts are accessible yet thorough, focusing heavily on real-world applications.

Who is it for?

This book is ideal for developers and system administrators who are familiar with Jenkins and want to utilize its advanced features. If you're comfortable with programming and seek to create solutions tailored to your CI/CD workflows, this book provides the guidance and examples you need. It's especially useful for those aiming to improve efficiencies within their development pipelines. Advanced Jenkins users will also discover new possibilities for customization and extension.

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Publisher Resources

ISBN: 9781785284243