Jenkins

Jenkins is an integration DevOps tool. For continuous integration (CI), Jenkins stands out as it is designed for both internal and plugin extensions. Jenkins is an open-source Java-based automation CI server that is supported by multiple operating systems including Windows, macOS, and other Unix OSs. Jenkins can also be deployed on cloud-based platforms.

Continuous Integration and Continuous Delivery are two core practices of the DevOps methodology which makes Jenkins an indispensable DevOps tool. Jenkins is compatible with most CI/CD Integration tools and services thanks to the over 1,500 plugins available to provide integration points for delivering customized functionality during software development. 

• Continuous Integration (CI)
• Plugin Support
• Build Automation
• Automation of Tasks
• Extensibility
• Distributed Builds

Jenkins plays a crucial role in modern software development practices by helping teams achieve automation, consistency, and speed in their development and deployment workflows.