Jenkins is an open-source automation tool used to build, test, and deploy software — automatically, and often.
It’s one of the most widely used tools in CI/CD (continuous integration and continuous delivery), where code changes are tested and pushed to production without waiting for a human to manually hit “deploy.” Developers write code, push it to a repository (like GitHub), and Jenkins takes over: it runs the tests, compiles the app, and ships it if everything checks out.
Why do dev teams trust Jenkins?
Because it turns chaos into flow. Without CI/CD, launching software means delays, manual errors, and broken builds. Jenkins helps teams release faster, safer, and more often — whether they’re working on a mobile app, a backend system, or a game server. Plus, it supports hundreds of plugins and works with all kinds of languages and platforms.
Want to dive into automation? Start here: Jenkins.io
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