Jenkins X is a powerful tool that can automatically create and deploy cloud-ready, fully functional out-of-the-box CI/CD pipelines in any environment running a Kubernetes cluster. This practical book shows you how to harness the power of Jenkins X and its implementation of CI/CD and DevOps best practices-everything from basic use in multiple environments to advanced customization and configuration.
Programmers, systems developers, DevOps engineers, and other professionals will start with core CI/CD and DevOps concepts and quickly move to complete use options for those ready to run with a pipeline. Author Brent Laster, director of research and development at SAS, also takes you through advanced uses, including ways to extend this tool.
Create, deploy, and use a full CI/CD pipeline that implements DevOps best practices in any cloud environment (including AWS, Azure, and GCP)
Understand and leverage key technologies such as containers and Kubernetes, as well as essential DevOps processes including GitOps and ChatOps
Use Jenkins X with Go, Python, Node.js, and other options-and easily manage them to production
Manage changes across development, staging, and production environments through automatic and manual promotion
Create custom Kubernetes development environments, promotion levels for previewing changes, and automated workflows
Make the most of Kubernetes infrastructure and cloud environments by developing with Jenkins X quickly and efficiently
