Continuous Integration Mastery with Jenkins
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Continuous Integration Mastery with Jenkins
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Set up Jenkins servers and configure CI pipelines with Git repositories.
Build and optimize multi-branch Jenkins pipelines, enforcing best Git workflows.
Integrate Jenkins with Docker to automate and optimize containerized builds.
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There are 6 modules in this course
Updated in May 2025.
This course now features Coursera Coach! A smarter way to learn with interactive, real-time conversations that help you test your knowledge, challenge assumptions, and deepen your understanding as you progress through the course. Master Continuous Integration (CI) using Jenkins with this comprehensive course. Through hands-on labs and deep dives into CI pipeline setups, you will learn how to streamline the development lifecycle by automating key processes. By the end of this course, you'll be equipped with the skills to build, manage, and optimize CI pipelines for your projects. You will start by setting up a Jenkins server and environment, followed by building and configuring your first CI pipeline manually. As you progress, you’ll explore advanced features like multi-branch pipelines, declarative Jenkinsfiles, and integration with version control systems like Git. The course also includes critical concepts such as enforcing Git-based workflows, managing code reviews, and applying trunk-based development models for seamless CI integration. The course further dives into container-based delivery systems by teaching how to integrate Jenkins with Docker. You'll get hands-on experience setting up Docker agents for your Jenkins pipelines, writing Dockerfiles, and automating the building and publishing of Docker images. You'll learn how to optimize image sizes for faster deployments by utilizing multi-stage Docker builds. This course is perfect for developers and DevOps engineers who want to enhance their skills in automating CI/CD processes with Jenkins. No prior Jenkins experience is necessary, but familiarity with Git and basic coding concepts will be beneficial. Whether you're a beginner or someone looking to sharpen your CI skills, this course will take you from foundational principles to advanced integration techniques.
In this module, we will introduce you to the Continuous Integration Mastery with Jenkins course. You’ll get an overview of the key topics, objectives, and the learning path ahead, setting the stage for your journey into Jenkins and CI pipelines.
What's included
1 video1 reading
1 video•Total 3 minutes
- Welcome to the Course•3 minutes
1 reading•Total 10 minutes
- Full Course Resources•10 minutes
In this module, we will focus on getting you familiar with Jenkins, from setting up your lab environment to installing and configuring the Jenkins server. You’ll explore its user interface and understand its core functionalities as a CI tool.
What's included
3 videos1 assignment
3 videos•Total 12 minutes
- Module Intro•2 minutes
- How to setup lab environment with Jenkins•5 minutes
- Setting up and Configuring Jenkins Server•5 minutes
1 assignment•Total 15 minutes
- Introduction to Jenkins - Assessment•15 minutes
In this module, we will walk you through the process of manually building a Continuous Integration pipeline. You’ll gain hands-on experience by setting up jobs, integrating tests, and visualizing your pipeline with Jenkins.
What's included
8 videos1 assignment
8 videos•Total 37 minutes
- Module Intro•2 minutes
- Exploring Jenkins Dashboard and UI•5 minutes
- Understanding the Use Case and Forking the Git Repo•6 minutes
- Creating Build Job for Java App•7 minutes
- Adding Unit Test and Package Jobs•6 minutes
- Connecting Jobs with Upstreams and Downstreams•5 minutes
- Visualising with Build Pipeline Plugin, Polling SCM•5 minutes
- Lab Time - Try it Yourself•1 minute
1 assignment•Total 15 minutes
- Manually Building CI Pipeline- Assessment•15 minutes
In this module, we will dive into Jenkinsfile and show you how to manage your CI pipeline as code. You’ll write declarative Jenkinsfiles, learn about multi-branch pipelines, and practice using the Blue Ocean UI for managing them.
What's included
7 videos1 assignment
7 videos•Total 38 minutes
- Module Intro•1 minute
- Learning Jenkinsfile Syntax•8 minutes
- Writing Declarative Jenkinsfile for Java App•7 minutes
- Launching Pipeline with Blue Ocean UI•8 minutes
- Understanding Multi Branch Pipeline•6 minutes
- Editing Pipeline using Web UI•6 minutes
- Lab Time - Try it Yourself•1 minute
1 assignment•Total 15 minutes
- Pipeline as a Code - Assessment•15 minutes
In this module, we will focus on Git-based workflows, covering topics like branching models, trunk-based development, and integrating Git practices into your Jenkins CI pipeline to ensure code quality and streamlined development.
What's included
7 videos1 assignment
7 videos•Total 29 minutes
- Module Introduction•1 minute
- Introduction to Git Branching Models•4 minutes
- Trunk Based development Model•4 minutes
- Configuring Branch Protection Rules•5 minutes
- Branching, Merging and Pull Requests•9 minutes
- Mandating Code Reviews•6 minutes
- Lab Time - Try it Yourself•1 minute
1 assignment•Total 15 minutes
- Enforcing Git Based Workflows - Assessment•15 minutes
In this module, we will explore the integration of Jenkins with Docker. You’ll learn how to automate Docker image builds, configure Docker agents, and optimize images using multi-stage builds, bringing containerization into your Jenkins CI pipeline.
What's included
9 videos3 assignments
9 videos•Total 58 minutes
- Module Intro•1 minute
- Why and how integrate Jenkins with Docker•9 minutes
- Running a Docker Integration Smoke Test•6 minutes
- Configuring Per Stage Docker Agent•8 minutes
- Writing Dockerfile for Packaging Spring Boot App•11 minutes
- Optimizing Image with Multi Stage Build•11 minutes
- Automating Docker Image Build and Publish from Jenkins•6 minutes
- Configuring Docker Registry Credentials•5 minutes
- Summary•2 minutes
3 assignments•Total 90 minutes
- Integrating Jenkins with Container-based Delivery - Assessment•15 minutes
- Full Course Assessment•60 minutes
- Full Course Practice Assessment•15 minutes
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