Question

Explain the process of setting up a Jenkins job?

Answer 1

Jenkins handles project builds through jobs. To set up a job, you should follow a few steps:

1. Select a new item, and enter the name of the job.
2. Select freestyle project and press OK.
3. Enter the job description and configure the number of builds and time for which they should be retained.
4. Configure the repository (Example Git). Enter the URL and credentials.
5. Specify the build triggers.
6. Save the job.
7. Validate the job by clicking on ‘Build Now’.