Learning Continuous Integration with Jenkins - Third Edition

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Writing Your First CI Pipeline

In the previous chapter, we established a solid foundation for designing Continuous Integration (CI) pipelines using Jenkins. This was achieved through an exploration of the conceptual terrain of CI planning and a detailed examination of the high-level design principles underpinning CI processes. In the upcoming chapters, we will pivot our focus toward the heart of our discussion: the actual creation of CI pipeline code. We will comprehensively cover each stage of the pipeline, ranging from unit testing to the publication of artifacts. Additionally, we will provide step-by-step guidance on seamlessly integrating this pipeline code into your source code, putting the CI process into immediate action. The journey ...