Jenkins is a renowned open-source platform specially designed to automate various aspects of software development including building, testing, and deployment. It primarily facilitates continuous integration and continuous delivery, making it an indispensable tool for developers. As a server-based system, Jenkins operates in servlet containers such as Apache Tomcat, ensuring seamless performance across different software stages.
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Features
Key features of Jenkins include continuous integration and delivery. As a versatile automation server, Jenkins can either be used as a straightforward continuous integration (CI) server or be transformed into the central hub for continuous delivery of any given project. This functionality provides developers the flexibility to align the software with their project requirements.
Among other features that distinguish Jenkins is its easy installation process. Given that it's a Java-based program, Jenkins is self-contained and ready to run immediately after installation without any additional setup required. Furthermore, it offers compatibility across various operating systems including Windows, Linux, macOS and other Unix-like systems.
