Jenkins Global Library for Asynchronous CI/CD

Description

This repository contains a Jenkins Global Library designed for creating asynchronous Continuous Integration and Continuous Deployment (CI/CD) pipelines. The library provides reusable functions and tools that streamline the development and deployment processes in Jenkins, promoting best practices and improving workflow efficiency.

Key Features

• Modular functions for building, testing, and deploying applications.
• Support for asynchronous execution of pipeline stages.
• Customizable configuration options for various environments.
• Comprehensive logging and error handling.

Table of Contents

1. Getting Started
2. Installation
3. Usage
   • Example Pipeline
   • Available Functions
4. Configuration
   • Environment Variables
   • Configuration Files
5. Contributing
6. License
7. Acknowledgments

Getting Started

Prerequisites

Before you begin, ensure you have the following installed:

• Jenkins: Version 2.x or higher.
• Git: For version control.
• Docker: If using Docker-related functions.
• Access: Permissions to configure Jenkins and install plugins.

Adding the Global Library to Jenkins

1. Navigate to Manage Jenkins > Configure System.
2. Scroll to the Global Pipeline Libraries section.
3. Click Add:
   • Name: async-cicd-library
   • Retrieval Method: Modern SCM
   • Source Code Management: Select Git.
   • Project Repository: https://github.com/yourusername/your-repo.git
   • Branch: Specify the branch (e.g., main).

Installation

To integrate this library into your Jenkins pipeline, add the following line at the top of your Jenkinsfile:

@Library('async-cicd-library') _

Usage

Example Pipeline

Here’s a simple example of a Jenkins pipeline using the global library:

@Library('async-cicd-library') _

pipeline {
    agent any

    stages {
        stage('Build') {
            steps {
                script {
                    buildImage('my-docker-image')
                }
            }
        }
        stage('Test') {
            steps {
                script {
                    runTests('my-test-suite')
                }
            }
        }
        stage('Deploy') {
            steps {
                script {
                    deployToEnvironment('production')
                }
            }
        }
    }

    post {
        always {
            archiveArtifacts artifacts: '**/target/*.jar', allowEmptyArchive: true
            junit '**/target/test-*.xml'
        }
    }
}