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Jenkins Pipeline Tutorial: Git Integration, User Management & Declarative CI/CD in 5 Steps

The world of modern software delivery runs on Continuous Integration and Continuous Delivery (CI/CD), and Jenkins remains the undisputed champion of automation. If you're a DevOps beginner looking to transition from manual builds and deployments to robust, automated workflows, this learning path is your structured roadmap. Forget passive video tutorials; we offer a hands-on CI/CD playground where you learn by doing. This journey takes you through the essential steps—from setting up the environment and securing access to integrating source control and deploying your first Declarative Pipeline.

Jenkins User Management

Jenkins User Management

Difficulty: Beginner | Time: 15 minutes

Learn how to effectively manage users in Jenkins, including creating new users, modifying account details, and deleting user accounts to maintain a secure and organized continuous integration environment.

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Introduction to Jenkins Pipelines

Introduction to Jenkins Pipelines

Difficulty: Beginner | Time: 25 minutes

In this lab, you will learn the fundamentals of Jenkins Pipelines by creating, configuring, and running a simple Declarative Pipeline from scratch.

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Exploring the Jenkins Interface

Exploring the Jenkins Interface

Difficulty: Beginner | Time: 20 minutes

In this lab, you will learn the basics of the Jenkins user interface by navigating the dashboard, creating your first Freestyle project, running a build, and viewing the results.

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Integrating Jenkins with Source Control (Git)

Integrating Jenkins with Source Control (Git)

Difficulty: Beginner | Time: 20 minutes

In this lab, you will learn how to integrate Jenkins with a Git source control repository. You'll install the Git plugin, configure a project to pull code from Git, and set up automatic builds using SCM polling.

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Configuring Basic Freestyle Projects

Configuring Basic Freestyle Projects

Difficulty: Beginner | Time: 25 minutes

In this lab, you will learn how to configure a basic Jenkins Freestyle project, including adding build steps, post-build actions, build triggers, archiving artifacts, and cleaning up the workspace.

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By completing these five hands-on labs, you won't just have theoretical knowledge; you'll have practical experience navigating the Jenkins interface, securing user access, configuring basic jobs, integrating with Git, and deploying your first code-based pipeline. This structured approach ensures you build a solid, foundational skill set ready for real-world DevOps challenges. Stop watching and start doing—your automated CI/CD journey begins now.

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