Understanding Jenkins’ distributed build architecture
In the realm of distributed computing and CI, certain architectural models have emerged as a critical driver of efficiency and scalability. This small section delves into two pivotal aspects of such a model. Firstly, we explore the foundational master–agent model, a design paradigm that centralizes task distribution while leveraging multiple agents to perform concurrent operations. This model, by virtue of its design, enhances scalability and flexibility. Following this, we transition to examine two of the most effective methods to construct a distributed build farm. This farm serves as the practical embodiment of the master–agent concept, allowing for parallel task execution across different environments.
An overview of the master–agent model
The master–agent (sometimes called master–slave or master–worker) model is a fundamental design paradigm in distributed computing systems...
