Project Title

jenkins — The leading open-source automation server for continuous integration and deployment

Overview

Jenkins is a widely-used open-source automation server built with Java, offering over 2,000 plugins to automate virtually any aspect of the software development process. It enables developers to build projects, run tests, perform static code analysis, and deploy applications, thereby optimizing development workflows and saving time.

Key Features

Over 2,000 plugins for extensive automation capabilities
Supports building projects, running tests, static code analysis, and deployment
Official distributions as WAR files, Docker images, and native packages for various platforms

Use Cases

Automating repetitive development tasks to save time and resources
Continuous integration and continuous deployment (CI/CD) pipelines
Detecting bugs and issues early in the development process through automated testing

Advantages

Large plugin ecosystem for customization and extending functionality
Supports a wide range of development languages and tools
Active community and extensive documentation for support

Limitations / Considerations

Learning curve for new users due to the extensive feature set and customization options
Performance may be impacted with a large number of plugins or complex workflows

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Basic Information

GitHub: https://github.com/jenkinsci/jenkins
Stars: 24,392
License: MIT License
Last Commit: 2025-09-05

📊 Project Information

Project Name: jenkins
GitHub URL: https://github.com/jenkinsci/jenkins
Programming Language: Java
⭐ Stars: 24,392
🍴 Forks: 9,125
📅 Created: 2010-11-22
🔄 Last Updated: 2025-09-05

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