Using GitHub Actions with Jenkins

1. Introduction

In this lesson, we will explore how to integrate GitHub Actions with Jenkins to streamline your CI/CD workflows. GitHub Actions provides a powerful way to automate workflows, and Jenkins can be used to manage build and deployment processes.

2. Key Concepts

3. Workflow Setup

3.1 Prerequisites

• Jenkins installed and running
• GitHub repository with a project
• Basic knowledge of YAML syntax

3.2 Step-by-Step Integration

Step 1: Create a Jenkins Job

In Jenkins, create a new job that will be triggered by GitHub Actions.

Step 2: Configure Webhook in GitHub

In your GitHub repository, go to Settings > Webhooks and add a new webhook pointing to your Jenkins server URL.

Step 3: Write GitHub Actions Workflow

Create a file named .github/workflows/ci.yml in your repository:

name: CI

on: [push, pull_request]

jobs:
  build:
    runs-on: ubuntu-latest
    steps:
      - name: Checkout code
        uses: actions/checkout@v2
      
      - name: Trigger Jenkins Job
        run: curl -X POST http://your-jenkins-url/job/your-job-name/build?token=your-token
            

Step 4: Test the Integration

Push a change to your GitHub repository to trigger the GitHub Actions workflow and monitor Jenkins for the build status.

4. Best Practices

• Keep your Jenkins server updated to the latest version.
• Limit webhook access to specific IP addresses if possible.
• Use environment variables to store sensitive data in GitHub Actions.

5. FAQ