How to Create a CI/CD Pipeline in Jenkins – Step-by-Step Guide (2025)
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What is CI/CD?
CI/CD = Continuous Integration & Deployment.
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It automates code testing, building & delivery.
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💡 Must-have for modern DevOps!
Why Jenkins?
Jenkins is open-source, plugin-rich & widely used.
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Integrates easily with GitHub, Docker, AWS & more.
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✅ Perfect for CI/CD pipelines!
Step 1: Install Jenkin
Install Jenkins on your server or Docker.
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Need Java 11+, port 8080 open, and access to terminal.
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📌 Use LTS version for stability
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Step 2: Install Plugin
– Pipeline plugin
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– Git plugin
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– SonarQube plugin (optional)
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🧩 Plugins power Jenkins!
Step 3: Create Pipeline Job
Go to: Jenkins → New Item → "Pipeline"
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Name it, and choose "Pipeline project"
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Now configure SCM & pipeline script.
Step 4: Jenkinsfile
Define your CI/CD logic in Jenkinsfile
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Stages:
🔹 Clone → 🔹 Build → 🔹 Test → 🔹 Deploy
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Use declarative syntax for clarity.
Step 5: GitHub Integration
Link GitHub repo via Webhook
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Push = auto-trigger pipeline
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🎯 Fully automated CI/CD!
Optional: SonarQube Integration
Add quality gates to your pipeline
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Catch bugs & vulnerabilities early
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✅ Shift-left security in action
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