Hi I really like downloading plugin builds from Jenkins build servers I am also developer of severals public plugins. So I have downloaded and successfully installed Jenkins to my debian based server, everything is OK, but I really dont understand how to use Jenkins.... I have read something about that on jenkins there are no uploads of .jar files but jenkins is creating .jar himselve but I havent understand how to configure folders from where will be source code taken. I would like to get sources from my own computer to jenkins is this possible ? Is there anyone experienced in using Jenkins and can help me please ?
The purpose of jenkins is that it will take the hassle of building away from you and do it for you. Therefore, no, it's not possible to upload a jar file to jenkins and have jenkins serve it.
Welite a good way is to use your source code on github and then let Jenkins compile it into a jar through pom files just make sure you read some things about maven to. though I have to say Jenkins is not necressly needed unless you create a very big plugin with alot of plugin dependcies sometimes a plugin can change which can break a certain hook in your own plugin which makes it very handy to use Jenkins but it is also handy to use Jenkins as your own reposority if a certain plugin doesn't have its own reposority but still is a maven project and you really need a pom dependcy for your own plugin to test if the hook still works. sorry for my typos if they exist in my message I got crazy by IE11 text auto correction
xize xTrollxDudex Jake6177 Ok thanks guys, but if I dont want to use github ? I have also some private projects and I dont want to public them. Is there any way how to create private repository in jenkins ? And if yes how can I edit source codes in some repository ? Sorry for my newbies questions I have never worked with jenkins and such a stuff but I really would like to
Use BitBucket. I recently set up Jenkins to grab all my maven projects from BitBucket, build them, run unit testing and then deploy to multiple servers via SCP You could also use GitHub and make a private repo but you have to pay for it.
Thanks, I will try it! Bart One more noob question. What Source Code Management should I choose in Jenkins project settings and what Repository URL (https://bitbucket.org/Welite/myrepo.git ? ). Thanks. EDIT by Moderator: merged posts, please use the edit button instead of double posting.
'Git'. I think you need to install a plugin for it. The repo URL is http://bitbucket.org/username/repo, without .git on the end.
Bart Thanks! And what Source Code Management in jenkins project settings should I choose ? (Subversion or CVS ?). And what plugin I have to install ? Sorry for noob questions
1Rogue Ok, I have installed GitBucket plugin to Jenkins but I cant find where to fill my BitBucket login informations.
