What is the method for invoking a Jenkins API?

Jenkins offers various ways to make API calls, with commonly used methods being:

  1. Invoke Jenkins’ REST API. Jenkins’ REST API offers a wide range of functions that can be executed through HTTP requests, such as creating, building, or deleting tasks. You can utilize any tool that supports HTTP requests, like curl or Postman, to access Jenkins’ REST API.
  2. Utilize Jenkins Java API for invocation. Jenkins offers a Java API that allows direct access to its features in Java programs. By importing the Jenkins Java API library and using Java code, you can make calls to Jenkins.
  3. Invoke Jenkins using the CLI. Jenkins offers a command-line interface (CLI) that allows you to access its functions through command-line commands. You can download and install the Jenkins CLI client and use command-line commands to perform operations accordingly.
  4. Invoke using Jenkins plugins. Jenkins offers a wide range of plugins that provide rich functionalities and ways to invoke interfaces. Depending on the requirements, choose the suitable plugin and utilize its functions for invoking interfaces.

It is important to choose the appropriate method for making API calls based on specific needs, and to use the corresponding tools or libraries for making the calls.

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