Introduction
Hey everyone! 👋
After completing my GitHub Actions learning, I decided to dive into Jenkins, one of the most popular tools in DevOps. In this article, I’ll share why I chose Jenkins, my initial experience, and how I’m progressing. Learning in public helps me stay motivated and connect with others on a similar path. Let’s get started!
Why Jenkins?
Jenkins is an open-source automation server widely used for building, testing, and deploying applications. Here’s why I chose Jenkins:
Flexibility: It integrates with many tools and technologies.
Popularity: A go-to tool in the DevOps community.
Skill Growth: Expands my knowledge beyond GitHub Actions.
My First Day with Jenkins
Here’s how I started:
Installation:
I downloaded Jenkins from the official website.
Installed it and accessed it through
http://localhost:8080.
Setup:
Used the initial password to unlock Jenkins.
Installed recommended plugins to get started quickly.
Creating My First Job:
Set up a "Freestyle Project."
Added a step to print "Hello, Jenkins!" in the console. Seeing it run successfully felt amazing!
Challenges and Solutions
Understanding Plugins:
Jenkins has tons of plugins. I started with the essentials and learned about others as needed.Configuration Overwhelm:
Breaking it into small steps helped me stay focused.
Next Steps in My Learning
Connect Jenkins with GitHub to automate builds.
Explore Jenkins Pipelines for complex workflows.
Dive into real-world DevOps scenarios with Jenkins.
Why I Share My Journey
I believe in learning in public because:
It keeps me motivated.
It helps others who are just starting out.
It builds connections with like-minded learners.
Final Thoughts
Jenkins is a powerful tool that might seem overwhelming at first, but taking small steps makes it manageable. I’m excited to continue this journey and share what I learn. If you’re also learning Jenkins, let’s connect and grow together! 🚀
Your Turn
What tools are you learning? Drop a comment and let’s inspire each other!