How does Jenkins work?

Jenkins is an open-source automation tool used for automating the building, deployment, and testing of software projects. It operates on a plugin-based architecture, allowing integration with various tools and technologies to achieve automated workflows.

Jenkins allows you to configure one or more build tasks (jobs) and set trigger conditions (such as timed triggers or code commit triggers). When the trigger conditions are met, Jenkins will automatically execute the corresponding build tasks. These tasks can include compiling code, running tests, packaging deployment, and ultimately generating software products or releasing them to specified environments.

Jenkins also offers a wide range of plugins and extensions to meet the different needs of various projects, such as integrating with different version control systems, build tools, testing frameworks, etc., to achieve more complex automated processes. With these plugins and extensions, Jenkins can help teams improve development efficiency, reduce human errors, and enhance software quality.