Implementing build pipelines in Jenkins

At this point, we should have a solid understanding regarding the architecture of a build pipeline. To help get builds flowing through pipelines in Jenkins, let's take a look at some useful strategies, Jenkins plugins, and practices that can assist us when implementing build pipelines.

Due to the highly customizable nature of the build pipelines in Jenkins, there are lots of ways to achieve the same goal. Most low-level automation implementations are highly dependent on the technology stack, organization, and the platform. In this section of Mastering Jenkins, we will aim to provide Jenkins-specific guidance, applicable tips, techniques, and guidelines to leverage some plugins instead of an all-encompassing guide which would most certainly miss the mark for many readers.

The following sections are organized by topic and may not be suitable for all implementations of a build pipeline. Although we've tried to select the most applicable solutions, relevant...