Build Automation and Continuous Integration

Overview

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Dive into the world of DevOps with our detailed course on Build Automation and Continuous Integration using Maven and Jenkins. The course begins with an introduction to Maven, covering everything from installation and setup to creating your first Maven project. You’ll learn about Maven coordinates, directory structures, goals, and the all-important pom.xml file. Detailed explanations of transitive dependencies, repositories, and deploying projects to GitHub will ensure you have a solid foundation in Maven. As you progress, the course delves into the practical applications of Maven in a DevOps workflow, guiding you through the setup of a Maven server and the integration of Maven with Jenkins. You’ll explore the intricacies of Jenkins, from setting up a Jenkins server to configuring it for Maven builds. Learn to create and manage Jenkins jobs, set up master-slave configurations, and utilize GitHub webhooks for automated job triggering. The course also covers advanced topics like Jenkins pipelines and integrating Jenkins with Artifactory for artifact management. By the end of the course, you’ll have a thorough understanding of how to leverage Maven and Jenkins to automate build processes and ensure continuous integration. You’ll be equipped with the skills to configure and manage these tools effectively, enhancing your productivity and streamlining your DevOps practices. This course is perfect for software developers, DevOps engineers, and build/release managers who want to automate build processes and implement continuous integration using Maven and Jenkins. Prerequisites include a basic understanding of DevOps concepts, experience with Java development, and familiarity with command-line interfaces.

Syllabus

Maven

In this module, we will delve into the essential aspects of Maven, a powerful build automation tool used primarily for Java projects. You'll learn about Maven's core functionalities, from basic setup and configuration to creating and managing projects. This section also covers advanced topics like transitive dependencies, Maven goals, and integrating Maven with GitHub and Jenkins.

Artifactory

In this module, we will explore Artifactory, a repository manager that supports various packaging formats. You'll learn how to set up Artifactory, integrate it with Jenkins, and manage your build artifacts efficiently. This section is crucial for understanding artifact management in a continuous integration pipeline.

Jenkins

In this module, we will focus on Jenkins, a popular open-source automation server used to automate parts of the software development process. You'll learn to set up Jenkins, create and manage jobs, and integrate Jenkins with other tools. This section also covers advanced topics like master-slave configurations, webhooks, and Jenkins pipelines, providing a comprehensive understanding of continuous integration and continuous deployment using Jenkins.