jx
by jenkins-x
Jenkins X CLI automates CI/CD pipelines for Kubernetes with preview environments on pull requests using Tekton-based cloud native pipelines.
Jenkins X provides automated CI+CD for Kubernetes with Preview Environments on Pull Requests using Cloud Native pipelines from Tekton
Primary Use Case
Jenkins X CLI is used by DevOps and development teams to streamline continuous integration and continuous delivery workflows on Kubernetes clusters. It enables automated preview environments for pull requests, facilitating faster feedback and collaboration in cloud native application development.
- Automated CI/CD for Kubernetes environments
- Preview environments on pull requests
- Cloud native pipelines built on Tekton
- Modular CLI with plugin support
- Integration with Git providers via go-scm library
- Extensible with multiple plugins and operators
- Includes libraries for Kubernetes and Tekton client interactions
- Open source UI integration via octant-jx
Installation
- Visit the Jenkins X CLI documentation at https://jenkins-x.io/v3/about/
- Download the latest release from https://github.com/jenkins-x/jx/releases
- Install the CLI binary appropriate for your OS
- Verify installation by running `jx --help`
Usage
>_ jxMain Jenkins X CLI command entry point
>_ jx --helpDisplays help and available commands
>_ jx [command]Execute specific Jenkins X commands as per the CLI reference
- Integrate Jenkins X pipelines with security scanning tools to automate vulnerability detection during CI/CD.
- Leverage preview environments to perform dynamic application security testing (DAST) on pull requests before production deployment.
- Use Jenkins X’s modular plugin system to add custom security checks and compliance validations in the build pipeline.
- Combine Jenkins X with Kubernetes RBAC and network policies to enforce least privilege and segmentation during deployment.
- Employ Jenkins X logs and telemetry for audit trails and incident response investigations within DevSecOps workflows.
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