Devops: Jenkins Pipeline As Code: All you need to know A

Please note that this is NOT a how to set up Jenkins course. This is a course for people who ALREADY knows what jenkins pipelines are used for, want to use it and want to get up to speed with the syntax or learn more about it quickly. Get latest course updates in the readme when you search for user pipelineascodecourse in github

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"With Pipelines, organisations can define their delivery pipeline through a DSL (Pipeline-as-code). Pipelines, thus, can be versioned, checked into source and easily shared within an organisation. "

"The Pipeline DSL helps you capture complex process requirements through code - thus you can try-catch on deployment failures, loop through deployments, run tests in parallel. It brings the power of a programming language (groovy) to do so. At the same time, the DSL is simple enough to capture simple cases easily without having to touch groovy code. You can capture common patterns in functions and keep them in a global library so that new applications can build on these functions rather than re-invent. "

Source: Cloudbees - Jenkins Pipeline - Software Delivery Made Easy

Jenkins Pipeline as Code allows you to define and automate pipelined job processes with code. Code that can be stored and versioned in a repository which allows you to track changes over time and used by jenkins to run build jobs. If you are already using Jenkins, you should have already heard of pipeline as code but if you have not, this course will help you learn what it is, and also help you to get started quickly with it to make your life as a devops practitioner much easier. This course will help you understand and use both declarative and scripted pipeline scripts and how to use shared libraries for common code across build jobs with realtime demonstrations of the pipeline scripts.

What's inside

Learning objectives

Understand the difference between declarative pipeline syntax and scripted pipeline syntax
In depth knowledge of both syntax styles
Learn how to write common code to be shared across multiple jenkins jobs
Learn how to trigger jobs using pipeline scripts

Learn how you can make use of public java libraries in your pipeline script to be more productive
Learn how you can use docker in your pipeline script
Be confident in using jenkins pipeline as code
And many, many more

Understand the difference between declarative pipeline syntax and scripted pipeline syntax
In depth knowledge of both syntax styles
Learn how to write common code to be shared across multiple jenkins jobs
Learn how to trigger jobs using pipeline scripts
Learn how you can make use of public java libraries in your pipeline script to be more productive
Learn how you can use docker in your pipeline script
Be confident in using jenkins pipeline as code
And many, many more

Syllabus

Introduction

Declarative Pipeline

Overview Of Pipeline Syntax

Hello World Pipeline Script

Pipeline > Agent

Pipeline > Stage > Steps > Script

Pipeline > Stage > Steps > Retry/Timeouts

Pipeline > Tools

Pipeline > Stage > Options > Error/Retry

Pipeline > Stage > Options > Timeout

Pipeline > Stage > Options > Timestamps

Pipeline > Stage >Options > Timestamps (alternative method)

Pipeline > Stage > Options > SkipDefaultCheckout

Pipeline > Stage > Environment Credentials

Pipeline > Stage > When (Part 1)

Pipeline > Stage > When (Part 2) > Branch

Pipeline > Stage > When (Part 2) > BuildingTag and Tag

Pipeline > Stage > When (Part 2) > Changelog

Pipeline > Stage > When (Part 2) > ChangeRequest

Pipeline > Stage > When (Part 2) > Changeset

Pipeline > Stage > When (Part 3) > BeforeAgent

Pipeline > Stage > Parallel/FailFast

Pipeline > Stage > Input

Pipeline > Stage > Post

Pipeline > Options > BuildDiscarder

Pipeline > Options > DisableConcurrentBuilds

Pipeline > Options > OverrideIndexTriggers

Pipeline > Options > SkipStagesAfterUnstable

Pipeline > Options > CheckoutToSubdirectory

Pipeline > Options > NewContainerPerStage

Pipeline > Parameters

Pipeline > Pipeline Triggers > Cron

Pipeline > Pipeline Triggers > PollSCM

Pipeline > Pipeline Triggers > Upstream

Pipeline > Agent > Docker > Image

Pipeline > Agent > Docker > Args

Pipeline > Agent > Docker > AlwaysPull

Pipeline > Agent > Docker > CustomWorkspace

Pipeline > Agent > Docker > RegistryUrl/CredentialsId

Pipeline > Agent > Docker > Label

Pipeline > Agent > Docker > ReuseNode

Pipeline > Agent > Dockerfile

Pipeline > Agent > Dockerfile > Dir

Pipeline > Agent > Dockerfile > Filename

Pipeline > Agent > Dockerfile > AdditionalBuildArgs

Pipeline > Agent > Dockerfile > CustomWorkspace

Groovy Script Outside of Declarative Pipeline Script

Test Your Knowledge!

Shared Libraries

Global Libraries

Importing Libraries

Importing Class Libraries

Importing Static Libraries

Custom Steps

Closures

Importing Third Party Libraries

Loading Resources

Defining Pipeline Script In Call Method

Test Your Knowledge!

Scripted Pipeline

Docker > Image

Docker > Args

Docker > AlwaysPull

Docker > CustomWorkspace

Docker > RegistryUrl/CredentialsId

Dockerfile

Dockerfile > Dir

Dockerfile > Filename

Dockerfile > AdditionalBuildArgs

Dockerfile > CustomWorkspace

Stage > Options > Error/Retry

Stage > Options > Timeout

Stage > Options > Timestamps

Stage > Environment Credentials

Stage > When (Part 1)

Stage > When (Part 2) > Branch

Stage > When (Part 2) > BuildingTag and Tag

Stage > When (Part 2) > Changelog

Stage > When (Part 2) > ChangeRequest

Stage > When (Part 2) > ChangeSet

Stage > Parallel/FailFast

Stage > Input

Stage > Post

Options > BuildDiscarder

Options > DisableConcurrentBuilds

Options > OverrideIndexTriggers

Options > SkipStagesAfterUnstable

Options > CheckoutToSubdirectory

Options > NewContainerPerStage

Parameters

Tools

Triggers > Cron

Triggers > PollSCM

Triggers > Upstream

End of Course

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Caters to experienced learners who want to master using a popular industry tool in a modern context

Taught by an experienced professional in the field, ensuring you learn from the best in the industry

Delves deep into industry-standard tools and practices, giving you a competitive edge in the job market

Beginners may need some prior experience or knowledge to fully grasp the concepts covered

Focuses on practical skills and immediately applicable knowledge, making it a valuable investment for your career

Course materials are well-structured and easy to follow, ensuring a smooth learning experience

Reviews summary

Jenkins pipeline as code: advanced

According to students, this tutorial is best suited for those who are already familiar with the basics of Jenkins. Learners say this advanced course does a great job in explaining how declarative pipelines work in Jenkins. They describe the included cheat sheet as brilliant and the lessons as well-suited for more advanced users.

Helpful cheat sheet included

"Brilliant cheat sheet."

Assumes prior knowledge of Jenkins

"In my opinion tutorial for more advanced users."

Activities

Be better prepared before your course. Deepen your understanding during and after it. Supplement your coursework and achieve mastery of the topics covered in Devops: Jenkins Pipeline As Code: All you need to know A - Z with these activities:

Compile a list of resources on Jenkins Pipeline as Code

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Organize and document useful resources on Jenkins Pipeline as Code for future reference and knowledge retention

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Search for online resources on Jenkins Pipeline as Code
Create a document to store the resources
Categorize the resources
Annotate the resources with brief descriptions

Review declarative pipeline syntax

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Reviewing declarative pipeline syntax will help you start the course with a stronger foundation.

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Read the documentation on declarative pipeline syntax.
Create a simple declarative pipeline script and run it.
Identify the basic elements of a declarative pipeline script, such as stages, steps, and options.
Practice writing declarative pipeline scripts for common tasks, such as building and testing code.

Review Groovy syntax

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Get reacquainted with Groovy syntax before taking this course to maximize learning outcomes

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Review Groovy online documentation
Read through a Groovy tutorial
Work through some Groovy coding exercises

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Create a simple Jenkins pipeline job

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By building a simple pipeline job, you will get hands-on experience with Jenkins pipelines and see how they work.

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Create a new Jenkins pipeline job in your Jenkins instance.
Write a declarative pipeline script for the job.
Configure the job to run on a specific agent.
Configure the job to build and test your code.
Run the job and observe the results.

Practice writing declarative pipeline scripts for different scenarios

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By practicing writing declarative pipeline scripts for different scenarios, you will develop proficiency in using this syntax.

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Identify a list of different scenarios that you want to practice.
For each scenario, write a declarative pipeline script that will automate the process.
Run the pipeline scripts and observe the results.

Build a simple declarative pipeline script

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Build a simple declarative pipeline script to gain hands-on experience with the syntax

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Create a new pipeline script in Jenkins
Use the declarative pipeline syntax to define the pipeline
Add some basic steps to the pipeline, such as a checkout step and a build step
Run the pipeline and observe the results

Discuss Jenkins pipelines with other students

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Engaging in discussions with other students will provide you with different perspectives and enhance your understanding of Jenkins pipelines.

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Find a peer group or online forum where you can discuss Jenkins pipelines with other students.
Participate in discussions, ask questions, and answer the questions of others.
Share your knowledge and experiences with other students.

Follow a tutorial on creating a shared library

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Learn how to create and use shared libraries to organize and reuse common code in your pipeline scripts

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Find a tutorial on creating a shared library in Jenkins
Follow the steps in the tutorial to create a shared library
Import the shared library into your pipeline script
Use the shared library in your pipeline script

Follow a tutorial on advanced Jenkins pipeline features

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Following a tutorial on advanced Jenkins pipeline features will allow you to further improve your knowledge and skills on the topic.

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Identify a tutorial on a specific advanced Jenkins pipeline feature.
Follow the tutorial step by step.
Test the feature out to ensure that you understand how to use it.

Attend a Jenkins pipeline workshop

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Workshops will provide you with opportunities for deeper learning and networking with other professionals in the field.

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Find a Jenkins pipeline workshop that is relevant to your interests.
Register for and attend the workshop.
Participate in the workshop activities and ask questions.
Network with other attendees and speakers.

Create a Jenkins Pipeline as Code project

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Build a real-world Jenkins Pipeline as Code project to demonstrate your skills and deepen your understanding

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Choose a project idea
Create a new Jenkins project
Write a Jenkins Pipeline as Code script for your project
Configure your project in Jenkins
Run your project and observe the results

Write a blog post about your experience with Jenkins pipelines

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Writing a blog post will help you to solidify your understanding of Jenkins pipelines and encourage you to reflect on what you have learned.

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Choose a topic to write about, such as the benefits of using Jenkins pipelines, how to create a simple pipeline job, or how to troubleshoot common pipeline problems.
Write an outline for your blog post.
Write the first draft of your blog post.
Edit and proofread your blog post.
Publish your blog post.

Volunteer to help maintain a Jenkins pipeline project

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Contributing to a Jenkins pipeline project will give you real-world experience and further develop your skills.

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Find a Jenkins pipeline project that you are interested in.
Contact the project maintainers and offer your help.
Work with the project maintainers to identify tasks that you can help with.
Contribute to the project.
Review code changes and provide feedback.

Career center

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DevOps Engineer

DevOps Engineers are in charge of the systems development life cycle (SDLC). They create and implement strategies that improve the speed and quality of software development and delivery. This course helps build a foundation for the coding and scripting skills needed in this position. The Jenkins Pipeline as Code course will be especially helpful in learning how to define and automate the SDLC process with code.

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Software Engineer

Software Engineers design, develop, test, deploy, and maintain software systems. This course helps build a foundation for the coding and scripting skills needed in this position. The Jenkins Pipeline as Code course will be especially helpful in learning how to write scripts for common tasks to improve the efficiency of the software development process.

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Site Reliability Engineer

Site Reliability Engineers are responsible for maintaining and improving the reliability of software systems. They may work on projects to improve the performance, availability, and scalability of software systems. This course is especially helpful to those interested in this role, as it provides a deep dive into the Jenkins Pipeline as Code, which can help organizations automate their software delivery process and improve their overall efficiency.

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DevOps Consultant

DevOps Consultants help organizations improve their software development and delivery processes. They may work with clients to assess their current processes, identify areas for improvement, and develop and implement new strategies. This course is especially helpful to those interested in this role, as it provides a deep dive into the Jenkins Pipeline as Code, which can help organizations automate their software delivery process and improve their overall efficiency.

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Cloud Engineer

Cloud Engineers design, build, and manage cloud computing systems. They may work on projects to migrate applications to the cloud, optimize cloud infrastructure, or develop new cloud-based services. This course may be helpful to those interested in this role, as it provides a deep dive into the Jenkins Pipeline as Code, which can help organizations automate their software delivery process and improve their overall efficiency.

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Data Engineer

Data Engineers design, build, and maintain data pipelines. They may work on projects to collect, clean, and transform data, or to develop new data analytics applications. This course may be helpful to those interested in this role, as it provides a deep dive into the Jenkins Pipeline as Code, which can help organizations automate their data pipelines and improve their overall efficiency.

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Technical Project Manager

Technical Project Managers are responsible for planning, executing, and monitoring software development projects. They may work with stakeholders to define project requirements, develop project plans, and track project progress. This course is especially helpful to those interested in this role, as it provides a deep dive into the Jenkins Pipeline as Code, which can help organizations automate their software delivery process and improve their overall efficiency.

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Quality Assurance Analyst

Quality Assurance Analysts test software systems to ensure that they meet quality standards. They may work on projects to develop test plans, execute tests, and report defects. This course may be helpful to those interested in this role, as it provides a deep dive into the Jenkins Pipeline as Code, which can help organizations automate their software testing process and improve their overall efficiency.

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Systems Analyst

Systems Analysts design, develop, and implement computer systems. They may work on projects to improve the efficiency of business processes, or to develop new systems to meet business needs. This course may be helpful to those interested in this role, as it provides a deep dive into the Jenkins Pipeline as Code, which can help organizations automate their software delivery process and improve their overall efficiency.

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Software Developer

Software Developers design, develop, test, and maintain software applications. This course helps build a foundation for the coding and scripting skills needed in this position.

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Database Administrator

Database Administrators design, implement, and maintain databases. This course may be helpful for those interested in this role, as it provides a deep dive into the Jenkins Pipeline as Code, which can help organizations automate their database management tasks and improve their overall efficiency.

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Information Security Analyst

Information Security Analysts design, implement, and maintain information security systems. This course may be helpful for those interested in this role, as it provides a deep dive into the Jenkins Pipeline as Code, which can help organizations automate their security processes and improve their overall security posture.

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Network Engineer

Network Engineers design, implement, and maintain computer networks. This course may be helpful for those interested in this role, as it provides a deep dive into the Jenkins Pipeline as Code, which can help organizations automate their network management tasks and improve their overall efficiency.

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IT Manager

IT Managers plan, organize, and direct the activities of an organization's IT department. This course may be helpful to those interested in this role, as it provides a deep dive into the Jenkins Pipeline as Code, which can help organizations automate their IT processes and improve their overall efficiency.

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Project Manager

Project Managers plan, execute, and monitor projects. This course may be helpful to those interested in this role, as it provides a deep dive into the Jenkins Pipeline as Code, which can help organizations automate their project management processes and improve their overall efficiency.

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