DevOps

CI/CD with Jenkins pipelines, Maven, Gradle

TetraNoodle Team and Manuj Aggarwal

This online DevOps course will teach you how to build sophisticated continuous integration and continuous delivery pipelines using Jenkins and many of its plugins. Especially the pipeline plugins.

This online DevOps course will teach you how to build sophisticated continuous integration and continuous delivery pipelines using Jenkins and many of its plugins. Especially the pipeline plugins.

This course is designed to teach you the ins and outs of Jenkins and setting up DevOps pipelines, even if you have little to no experience with it, to help implement these DevOps practices which will streamline your development processes.

Master Jenkins and pipeline plugins. Get familiar with advanced DevOps techniques and take your DevOps career to the next level.

While there are plenty of DevOps courses that focus on generic continuous integration and continuous delivery practices - it's hard to find a comprehensive course like this one, which focuses on using some of the most useful plugins in the Jenkins ecosystem.

This course is designed for all levels of DevOps practitioners who want to improve their skills, implement automation in their environments, and continue to be in great demand as DevOps engineers.

Just a few of the things you'll learn:

Understand What Jenkins Is All About
How To Install, Configure And Operationalize Jenkins
How To Build Projects Automatically Using Maven
How To Build Projects Automatically Using Gradle
How To Manage Your Build Artifacts Using Artifactory
How To Manage Your Relational Database Schema Using Sqitch

Improve Your DevOps Skills, Become More Marketable, And Make More Money

Regardless of what your level of experience is; whether you work in a small startup or large corporation - this in-depth course is designed to provide you with everything you need to take your DevOps skills to the next level.

Whether you are you using Java, Python, Node.JS or any other stack - a seasoned engineer photographer knows how to design, build and run advanced build and deployment systems which can perform build, test and analysis steps - all automatically. Jenkins is a tried and test automation tool written in Java - which provides all the bells and whistles necessary to implement these processes with ease. Not only that, Jenkins is very robust and scalable system which can scale to hundreds of nodes building many projects in a multi-user and multi-team environments.

By honing these skills, you will be chased by recruiters and companies who are looking to hire professionals with experience on Jenkins. This course shows you how.

Contents and Overview

This course aims at teaching software, IT and DevOps engineers what it takes to improve your skills, experience, and techniques to earn more money.

You will start with the basics and tackle how to install Jenkins. You will get familiar with the Jenkins plugin ecosystem and install a bunch of very useful plugins into the Jenkins instance. You'll then dive into the different hands-on exercises to implement advanced build and deployment pipelines using various build tools in conjunction with Jenkins, Artifactory, shell scripting, etc.

You'll learn about various other tools which work very well with Jenkins like Maven, Gradle, Sqitch, etc. You'll use these tools to master how to properly design an end to end build and deployment pipeline, which:

Builds the source code
Keeps the relational database schema in sync with the latest source code
Manages the artifacts in a robust manner
Helps you visualize the entire pipeline in a graphical format
Helps you diagnose your DevOps pipelines by providing detailed diagnostic logs

By the end of this master course, your confidence as a DevOps engineer will soar. You'll have a thorough understanding of Jenkins and various other DevOps tools, and you can use them to their fullest potential to take small to large, simple to complex DevOps pipelines and be a part of this DevOps revolution and take your career to the next level.

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Learning objectives

You will get introduced to continuous integration (ci) and learn what it is all about.
Learn why continuous integration is important (especially in fast paced agile environment)
In any real world software project - databases are a key component. you will learn how to maintain and version control database schema in an automated fashion via roundhouse
You will learn how to build an automated continuous integration (ci) pipeline with jenkins and its various plugins

Build ci and cd pipelines using jenkins, gradle, maven, artifactory and corresponding plugins
You will learn how to configure, secure and extend jenkins
The continuous integration (ci) pipeline will integrate the automated builds with git repositories hosted in github
You will also learn how to manage the build artifacts which are produced by the continuous integration (ci) builds

You will get introduced to continuous integration (ci) and learn what it is all about.
Learn why continuous integration is important (especially in fast paced agile environment)
In any real world software project - databases are a key component. you will learn how to maintain and version control database schema in an automated fashion via roundhouse
You will learn how to build an automated continuous integration (ci) pipeline with jenkins and its various plugins
Build ci and cd pipelines using jenkins, gradle, maven, artifactory and corresponding plugins
You will learn how to configure, secure and extend jenkins
The continuous integration (ci) pipeline will integrate the automated builds with git repositories hosted in github
You will also learn how to manage the build artifacts which are produced by the continuous integration (ci) builds

Syllabus

Welcome And Introduction

Introduction

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Course overview

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Review foundational concepts in Java, Maven, and Gradle

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Strengthen your understanding of the essential tools and technologies used in Jenkins pipelines, ensuring a solid foundation for your learning.

Browse courses on Java

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Revisit tutorials or documentation on Java fundamentals.
Practice writing simple Java programs to reinforce your understanding.
Review Maven and Gradle concepts, including dependency management and build automation.

Organize and expand your notes, assignments, and study materials

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Enhance your understanding and retention by organizing and expanding your course materials, creating a valuable reference for future use.

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Gather all your notes, assignments, and any other relevant materials.
Review the materials and identify areas where you can add more details or examples.
Create a structured system for organizing your materials, such as using folders or a digital note-taking app.

Find an experienced DevOps engineer or CI/CD expert to guide you

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Gain valuable insights and support from an experienced professional in the field, accelerating your DevOps journey.

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Identify potential mentors through industry networks, LinkedIn, or online forums.
Reach out to candidates, expressing your interest and explaining your learning goals.
Schedule regular meetings to discuss your progress, challenges, and career aspirations.

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Follow advanced tutorials on Jenkins plugins and best practices

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Enhance your knowledge and skills by delving deeper into specific Jenkins plugins and industry best practices through guided tutorials.

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Identify reputable online platforms or blogs that offer advanced tutorials.
Select tutorials that align with your learning goals and skill level.
Follow the instructions carefully and practice the techniques demonstrated.

Build and deploy multiple CI/CD pipelines using different codebases

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Solidify your hands-on skills by practicing building and deploying pipelines for various projects, enhancing your proficiency.

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Select codebases from different programming languages and frameworks.
Set up CI/CD pipelines for each codebase using Jenkins and its plugins.
Test the pipelines thoroughly and troubleshoot any issues that arise.

Attend workshops on advanced DevOps topics or Jenkins certification

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Accelerate your learning through immersive workshops led by industry experts, gaining practical insights and enhancing your credibility.

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Select workshops that align with your career goals and learning objectives.
Research upcoming workshops related to DevOps or Jenkins.
Register for the workshops and actively participate in the sessions.

Share your knowledge and mentor junior DevOps engineers

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Reinforce your understanding of DevOps concepts by mentoring others, contributing to their growth while solidifying your own knowledge.

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Identify opportunities to mentor junior DevOps engineers through online forums or local meetups.
Share your knowledge and experience, guiding them through technical challenges.
Encourage them to ask questions and engage in discussions.