๐Ÿš€ Day 26 Task: Jenkins Declarative Pipeline ๐Ÿš€

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Hey there, DevOps enthusiasts! Today, we're diving into the world of Jenkins Declarative Pipelines! ๐Ÿ› ๏ธ

Pipeline Basics ๐Ÿ”„ Before we jump into the juicy details, let's get a grip on some terms. A pipeline is like a recipe, where you follow a sequence of steps or jobs. It helps your code travel smoothly from development to deployment.

Declarative vs. Scripted ๐Ÿ“ Now, pipelines can be written in different ways. Declarative is the cool, modern one. It's like using a simple language to describe your pipeline's steps. On the other hand, Scripted, the OG, used to be a bit more complicated. It's like talking in code language (Groovy, to be specific).

Why Have a Pipeline? ๐Ÿค” Imagine this: Your pipeline's definition lives in a special file called a Jenkinsfile. You can stash this in your project's secret vaultโ€”source control repository. This is like keeping your precious CD pipeline treasure in a safe place.

๐ŸŽ Perks of Jenkinsfile ๐ŸŽ

  1. It automatically creates a pipeline for all branches and pull requests. ๐ŸŒฟ

  2. You can review and improve your pipeline just like your other code buddies. ๐Ÿ‘€

The Pipeline Blueprint ๐Ÿ“„ Now, let's peek at how this magic looks in code:

pipeline {
    agent any 
    stages {
        stage('Build') { 
            steps {
                // Do some building stuff here ๐Ÿ—๏ธ
            }
        }
        stage('Test') { 
            steps {
                // Let's test things out ๐Ÿงช
            }
        }
        stage('Deploy') { 
            steps {
                // It's time to spread the wings ๐Ÿš€
            }
        }
    }
}

Task-01: Ready, Set, Go! ๐Ÿ

  1. To get the ball rolling, create a new job. This time, choose "Pipeline" instead of the usual "Freestyle Project."

  2. Follow the official Jenkins Hello World example. Don't fret, it's like waving at the Jenkins universe!

  3. Make it even cooler by using the Declarative pipeline. Remember, it's like writing in a simple language instead of fancy code talk.

  4. If you stumble upon any hurdles, don't hesitate to ask for help. You can post your SOS signal on groups, Discord, or Telegram. ๐Ÿ†˜

And there you have it! ๐ŸŽ‰ You've taken a step forward in your DevOps journey by conquering the Jenkins Declarative Pipeline realm. Remember, it's all about making your pipeline dance to your code's tune! ๐Ÿ’ƒ๐Ÿ•บ

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