Jenkins X
Jenkins X is an open-source continuous integration and continuous delivery (CI/CD) platform designed specifically for cloud-native applications on Kubernetes. It automates the entire software delivery process, including building, testing, and deploying applications, while providing tools for environment management and promotion pipelines. It extends the capabilities of Jenkins by integrating Kubernetes-native features and GitOps workflows.
Developers should learn Jenkins X when working on Kubernetes-based microservices or cloud-native applications that require automated, scalable CI/CD pipelines. It is particularly useful for teams adopting DevOps practices, as it simplifies environment setup, automates releases, and enforces GitOps principles for infrastructure and deployment management. Use cases include automating deployments to staging and production environments, managing multiple Kubernetes clusters, and implementing blue-green or canary deployments.