Jenkins is a CI/CD automation server and build automation tool used to orchestrate software build, test, and deployment pipelines. It functions as a pipeline orchestration engine and continuous delivery platform that manages the movement of software from source control to production environments.
The project is built as a plugin-based automation framework, utilizing an extensibility model that integrates third-party tools and custom scripts to expand its capabilities. This architecture allows for the integration of specialized automation workflows and custom tool support through a plugin system.
The platform covers automated build management and software delivery automation, including pipeline orchestration and static code analysis. It also provides capabilities for automated test execution and acceptance testing to verify software quality throughout the delivery process.
