Learning Continuous Integration with Jenkins: An end-to-end guide, 3rd Edition

Integrate Jenkins, Kubernetes, and more on cloud into a robust, GitOps-driven CI/CD system, leveraging JCasC, IaC, and AI for a streamlined software delivery process
Key Features

Follow the construction of a Jenkins CI/CD pipeline start to finish through a real-world example
Construct a continuous deployment (CD) pipeline in Jenkins using GitOps principles and integration with Argo CD
Craft and optimize your CI pipeline code with ChatGPT and GitHub Copilot
Purchase of the print or Kindle book includes a free PDF eBook

Book Description

This updated edition of Learning Continuous Integration with Jenkins is your one-stop guide to implementing CI/CD with Jenkins, addressing crucial technologies such as cloud computing, containerization, Infrastructure as Code, and GitOps. Tailored to both beginners and seasoned developers, the book provides a practical path to mastering a production-grade, secure, resilient, and cost-effective CI/CD setup.

Starting with a detailed introduction to the fundamental principles of CI, this book systematically takes you through setting up a CI environment using Jenkins and other pivotal DevOps tools within the CI/CD ecosystem. You'll learn to write pipeline code with AI assistance and craft your own CI pipeline. With the help of hands-on tutorials, you'll gain a profound understanding of the CI process and Jenkins' robust capabilities. Additionally, the book teaches you how to expand your CI pipeline with automated testing and deployment, setting the stage for continuous deployment. To help you through the complete software delivery process, this book also covers methods to ensure that your CI/CD setup is maintainable across teams, secure, and performs optimally.

By the end of the book, you'll have become an expert in implementing and optimizing CI/CD setups across diverse teams.
What you will learn

Understand CI with the Golden Circle theory
Deploy Jenkins on the cloud using Helm charts and Jenkins Configuration as Code (JCasC)
Implement optimal security practices to ensure Jenkins operates securely
Extend Jenkins for CI by integrating with SonarQube, GitHub, and Artifactory
Scale Jenkins using containers and the cloud for optimal performance
Master Jenkins declarative syntax to enrich your pipeline coding vocabulary
Enhance security and improve pipeline code within your CI/CD process using best practices

Who this book is for

This book is for a diverse audience, from university students studying Agile software development to seasoned developers, testers, release engineers, and project managers. If you're already using Jenkins for CI, this book will assist you in elevating your projects to CD. Whether you're new to the concepts of Agile, CI, and CD, or a DevOps engineer seeking advanced insights into JCasC, IaC, and Azure, this book will equip you with the tools to harness Jenkins for improved productivity and streamlined deliveries in the cloud.
Table of Contents

The What, How, and Why of Continuous Integration
Planning, Deploying, and Maintaining Jenkins
Securing Jenkins
Extending Jenkins
Scaling Jenkins
Enhancing Jenkins Pipeline Vocabulary
Crafting AI-Powered Pipeline Code
Setting the Stage for Writing Your First CI Pipeline
Writing Your First CI pipeline
Planning for Continuous Deployment
Writing Your First CD Pipeline
Enhancing Your CI/CD Pipelines