Learning Continuous Integration with Jenkins
Learning Continuous Integration with Jenkins
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What you'll learn
Understand CI with the Golden Circle theory
Deploy Jenkins on the cloud using Helm charts and Jenkins Configuration as Code (JCasC)
Implement optimal security practices for Jenkins
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March 2026
12 assignments
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There are 12 modules in this course
This course provides a comprehensive guide to mastering Continuous Integration (CI) and Continuous Deployment (CD) with Jenkins. You will explore essential technologies like cloud computing, containerization, and GitOps while building and optimizing CI/CD pipelines. Understanding and applying these concepts will significantly enhance your DevOps and development workflow.
By the end of this course, you will be able to deploy Jenkins on the cloud, optimize security practices, and build resilient CI/CD pipelines. You will gain practical, hands-on experience with tools like GitHub, SonarQube, Artifactory, and Kubernetes, all within a cloud-native environment. What sets this course apart is its combination of in-depth theory and real-world application. You will not only learn the concepts but also see how they are used in practical, everyday scenarios that reflect the demands of modern DevOps environments. This course is suitable for developers, testers, release engineers, and project managers. It assumes basic knowledge of Agile and DevOps and is ideal for those looking to advance their Jenkins and CI/CD pipeline expertise.
In this section, we explore CI fundamentals, practices, and benefits, emphasizing automation and improved software quality.
What's included
2 videos7 readings1 assignment
2 videos•Total 1 minute
- Courser Overview•1 minute
- The What, How, and Why of Continuous Integration - Overview Video•1 minute
7 readings•Total 110 minutes
- Introduction•10 minutes
- Continuous Feedback•10 minutes
- Trunk-based Workflow•10 minutes
- Quality Profiles and Rules•10 minutes
- Software Composition Analysis (SCA)•30 minutes
- Why Is Continuous Integration Crucial?•30 minutes
- Cost-effective System•10 minutes
1 assignment•Total 10 minutes
- Continuous Integration Fundamentals•10 minutes
In this section, we plan, deploy, and maintain a secure, high-performing Jenkins setup using the Well-Architected Framework, IaC, and JCasC for efficient CI/CD workflows.
What's included
1 video10 readings1 assignment
1 video•Total 1 minute
- Planning, Deploying, and Maintaining Jenkins - Overview Video•1 minute
10 readings•Total 200 minutes
- Introduction•10 minutes
- Determining Optimal Hardware Requirements•10 minutes
- Evaluating Jenkins Deployment Scenarios•20 minutes
- How Does JCasC Work•10 minutes
- Creating a Managed Kubernetes Cluster•30 minutes
- Using the Jenkins Helm Chart•20 minutes
- Deploying Jenkins to a Cloud Instance•20 minutes
- Preparing Helper Scripts•30 minutes
- Running the Terraform Code•30 minutes
- Upgrading Jenkins Using a Shell Script•20 minutes
1 assignment•Total 10 minutes
- Jenkins Operations and Infrastructure•10 minutes
In this section, we explore securing Jenkins through Azure AD authentication, CSRF protection, and credential management to ensure controlled access and secure handling of sensitive data.
What's included
1 video4 readings1 assignment
1 video•Total 1 minute
- Securing Jenkins - Overview Video•1 minute
4 readings•Total 80 minutes
- Introduction•30 minutes
- Installing the Jenkins Plugin for Azure AD•30 minutes
- Understanding CSRF Protection in Jenkins•10 minutes
- User-level Credentials•10 minutes
1 assignment•Total 10 minutes
- Securing Jenkins Environments•10 minutes
In this section, we explore integrating Jenkins with a VCS, SonarQube for code analysis, and Artifactory for artifact management to enhance CI workflows.
What's included
1 video6 readings1 assignment
1 video•Total 1 minute
- Extending Jenkins - Overview Video•1 minute
6 readings•Total 110 minutes
- Introduction•10 minutes
- Creating a Personal Access Token on GitHub•10 minutes
- Configuring the GitHub Plugin•20 minutes
- Deploying an Ingress File for SonarQube•20 minutes
- Configuring the SonarQube Plugin•20 minutes
- Deploying an Ingress File for Artifactory•30 minutes
1 assignment•Total 10 minutes
- Jenkins and CI/CD Ecosystem Integration•10 minutes
In this section, we explore configuring Jenkins for distributed builds, integrating with Kubernetes and Azure for scalable agent provisioning and optimized CI/CD pipelines.
What's included
1 video4 readings1 assignment
1 video•Total 1 minute
- Scaling Jenkins - Overview Video•1 minute
4 readings•Total 90 minutes
- Introduction•10 minutes
- Methods for Building a Distributed Farm•20 minutes
- Creating On-Demand Build Agents on Azure•30 minutes
- Creating an Azure Service Principal Credential Inside Jenkins•30 minutes
1 assignment•Total 10 minutes
- Jenkins Scaling and Cloud Resource Management•10 minutes
In this section, we explore Jenkins Declarative Pipeline syntax, focusing on components like stages, steps, and agents, and how to construct pipeline code using built-in tools for CI workflows.
What's included
1 video9 readings1 assignment
1 video•Total 1 minute
- Enhancing Jenkins Pipeline Vocabulary - Overview Video•1 minute
9 readings•Total 120 minutes
- Introduction•10 minutes
- Jenkins Scripted Pipeline Syntax•10 minutes
- Pipeline•10 minutes
- Steps•20 minutes
- Environment•20 minutes
- Stage•10 minutes
- When•10 minutes
- Working with Parallel Nested Stages•20 minutes
- Introducing Jenkins Snippet Generator•10 minutes
1 assignment•Total 10 minutes
- Jenkins Pipeline Fundamentals•10 minutes
In this section, we explore integrating AI tools like ChatGPT into Jenkins pipelines, focusing on structured interaction to enhance code efficiency and accuracy through Describe > Run > Troubleshoot > Refine techniques.
What's included
1 video4 readings1 assignment
1 video•Total 1 minute
- Crafting AI-Powered Pipeline Code - Overview Video•1 minute
4 readings•Total 80 minutes
- Introduction•10 minutes
- Guidelines for Effective Interaction with ChatGPT•20 minutes
- Running Your Pipeline Code•20 minutes
- Constructing a Pipeline Code Using ChatGPT•30 minutes
1 assignment•Total 10 minutes
- AI and Jenkins Pipeline Collaboration•10 minutes
In this section, we analyze software project architecture, configure SonarQube and Artifactory for CI workflows, and implement GitHub webhooks for real-time triggers.
What's included
1 video6 readings1 assignment
1 video•Total 1 minute
- Setting the Stage for Writing Your First CI Pipeline - Overview Video•1 minute
6 readings•Total 60 minutes
- Introduction•10 minutes
- Understanding the Source Code•10 minutes
- App.js•10 minutes
- Creating a Repository on GitHub for Your Project•10 minutes
- Creating a Webhook on the Repository•10 minutes
- Using Artifactory as a Docker Registry•10 minutes
1 assignment•Total 10 minutes
- Foundations of CI Pipeline Setup•10 minutes
In this section, we write CI pipeline code for integration, testing, and artifact publishing. We configure Jenkins Blue Ocean for visualization and manage software delivery workflows.
What's included
1 video7 readings1 assignment
1 video•Total 1 minute
- Writing Your First CI Pipeline - Overview Video•1 minute
7 readings•Total 90 minutes
- Introduction•10 minutes
- Performing Unit Testing•10 minutes
- Building and Publishing Images to Artifactory•10 minutes
- Publishing Testing Results to Jenkins•10 minutes
- Visualizing the CI Pipeline Run and Test Results•30 minutes
- Visualizing the SCA Report and Code Coverage•10 minutes
- Visualizing Build Artifacts•10 minutes
1 assignment•Total 10 minutes
- CI Pipeline Fundamentals•10 minutes
In this section, we extend Jenkins CI pipelines to implement Continuous Deployment (CD), focusing on automation, environment setup, and reliable software delivery workflows.
What's included
1 video9 readings1 assignment
1 video•Total 1 minute
- Planning for Continuous Deployment - Overview Video•1 minute
9 readings•Total 170 minutes
- Introduction•10 minutes
- Universal CI and CD•10 minutes
- Planning Continuous Deployment•10 minutes
- Exploring the Helm Chart of Our Web Application•30 minutes
- Setting Up Staging and Production Environments•10 minutes
- Deploying Ingress Files for the Web Application•30 minutes
- Getting Started with Installing Argo CD•30 minutes
- Creating Applications in Argo CD•30 minutes
- Integrating Jenkins with Argo CD•10 minutes
1 assignment•Total 10 minutes
- Continuous Deployment Fundamentals•10 minutes
In this section, we implement Jenkins CD pipeline code, configure Helm charts, and verify deployment health in staging and production environments.
What's included
1 video4 readings1 assignment
1 video•Total 1 minute
- Writing Your First CD Pipeline - Overview Video•1 minute
4 readings•Total 70 minutes
- Introduction•10 minutes
- Configuring Pipeline Options and the Environment•20 minutes
- Run Performance Testing•10 minutes
- CD in Action•30 minutes
1 assignment•Total 10 minutes
- CD Pipeline Fundamentals and Practices•10 minutes
In this section, we explore advanced CI/CD techniques, including GitHub Copilot for pipeline code, Jenkins Shared Libraries for consistency, and JFrog Xray for security vulnerability scanning.
What's included
7 readings1 assignment
7 readings•Total 100 minutes
- Introduction•10 minutes
- Using Copilot to Write Pipeline Code•30 minutes
- Using Jenkins Shared Libraries•10 minutes
- Using the Shared Library Inside Your Pipeline•10 minutes
- Catching Security Vulnerabilities Early in Code•20 minutes
- Scanning for Vulnerabilities through a CI Pipeline•10 minutes
- Visualizing the Vulnerability Report Using Xray•10 minutes
1 assignment•Total 10 minutes
- CI/CD Pipeline Optimization and Security•10 minutes
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