Building Java using Gradle on Jenkins

A hands-on guide with step-by-step examples for Git, Docker, Jenkins, Gradle, Java, and bringing them all together

Created by: John Valentino
Architect, DevOps Expert, and Technology Leader

What Will I Learn?

• The basics of Test Automation, CI, CD, and DevOps
• The fundamentals of Source Control (Git), Docker, and Jenkins
• How to install and setup Git, Docker, Docker Compose, and Jenkins
• An Introduction to Java Build Concepts and Gradle
• How to use Gradle to check, test, and publish Java libraries
• How to use Jenkins to automate CI/CD based on Gradle using freestyle jobs, scripted pipelines, and declarative pipelines

Requirements

• An understanding of the Windows/Linux/Mac command-line
• A very basic understanding of Java coding
• Knowledge of how to install third-party applications and tools, and making them available via the command-line

Target audience

• DevOps Engineers and Developers interested on how Gradle can be used to build and publish Java-based projects via the available techniques on Jenkins
• Developers looking for a deeper understanding on how Git, Docker, Java, Jenkins, and Gradle can all come together to build and deliver