Download and configure the Jenkins

What is Jenkins?

Jenkins is an open-source automation server widely used to build, test, and deploy software automatically as part of a CI/CD pipeline.

Basic Setup Steps

• Download Jenkins (as a WAR file, installer, or Docker image) from the official Jenkins website.
• Install and start Jenkins, then access it through a browser (typically on port 8080).
• Complete the initial setup wizard, unlocking Jenkins with the generated admin password.
• Install recommended plugins, including the Maven Integration plugin needed to run Maven-based test projects.

Why Testers Care About Jenkins

Jenkins is what turns a manually-run test suite into one that runs automatically — on a schedule, on every code commit, or on demand — giving the team continuous feedback.