Jenkins

What is Jenkins?

Jenkins is an open-source Continuous Integration server developed in Java that helps automate parts of the software development process. It supports the full development lifecycle, including:

• Building

• Testing

• Documenting

• Deploying

How to Trigger a Jenkins Job in CI/CD

You can configure Jenkins to trigger jobs automatically after a successful deployment in a CI job within AutoRABIT.

Steps:

1. Go to the New CI Job screen.

   
2. Choose a CI Job type from:

   • Deploy SFDX source from Version Control

   • Deploy from Salesforce Org

   • Deploy from Salesforce Org with a Version Control backup

   • Deploy from Version Control

   • Install an Unlocked Package from a Version Control Branch

3. Navigate to the Deploy section.

4. Check On Successful Deployment to enable post-deployment actions.

5. Check Trigger Jenkins Job to enable Jenkins job execution upon success.

   
6. Fill in the required fields:

   • URL: Full Jenkins server URL Example: http://localhost:8080 or http://<hostname>:8080

     
   • Job Name: Name of the Jenkins project (e.g., HelloWorld)

     
   • Job URL: Relative job path Example: job/HelloWorld

     
   • User ID: Jenkins user triggering the job

     
   • API Token: Found under Profile > Configure in Jenkins

     
   • Build Parameters (Optional): Define build parameters and values. To add multiple parameters, click the plus + icon.