learning-jenkins-3003221/03_01.md

Learning Jenkins, 03-01: Install Jenkins as a Container

Prerequisites

You will need to configure Maven as a global build tool.

In the Jenkins web interface, go to:

Manage Jenkins -> Global Tool Configuration -> Maven installations -> Add Maven.

Give your Maven installation a name and check the option to Install automatically.

Setting up the Jenkins Job

Create a freestyle job and configure it as follows:

1. Add a build step using Invoke Top-Level Maven Target.
2. For the goal, enter package.
3. Add a build step to run the compiled package:

• FOR WINDOWS: Use the Execute Windows batch command build step
• FOR macOS, Linux, and Docker: Use the Execute shell build step

4. Enter the following command:

java -cp target/hello-1.0-SNAPSHOT.jar com.learningjenkins.App

5. Save the job and start a build.