QA to AI: Mastering Jenkins CI/CD - Local Setup, GitHub Pipelines & Webhooks

Welcome to this deep-dive session of the JPACT training program, where we transition from manual execution to automated CI/CD (Continuous Integration and Continuous Delivery) using Jenkins. This video covers the entire lifecycle of a build—from local setup to automated triggers from GitHub using the FoXYiZ framework
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Key Topics Covered:
What is Jenkins? Understanding Jenkins as a "robo-developer" that automatically runs code, tests builds, and handles deployment when code changes
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Installation & Prerequisites: A step-by-step guide to installing Jenkins on Windows (Port 8080) and verifying essential dependencies like Java, Git, and Python
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Freestyle vs. Pipeline Projects:
Freestyle: Best for beginners to practice local folder execution and manual commands
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Pipeline: The standard for real CI/CD, using a Jenkinsfile to define automated stages (Build, Test, Deploy) directly from your repository
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GitHub Integration (SCM): How to connect your GitHub repository to Jenkins using Source Code Management (SCM) to pull the latest code automatically
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The Power of the Jenkinsfile: Learn why this file is the heart of your automation, defining every stage of the execution and reporting for the FoXYiZ framework
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Automated Triggers & Webhooks:
Ngrok Integration: How to use Ngrok to allow GitHub to communicate with your local Jenkins server
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Webhooks: Setting up "GitHub hook triggers" so that every time a developer pushes code, Jenkins detects the change and starts a build
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Cron Jobs: Scheduling builds to run periodically (e.g., every 2 hours) to ensure constant system health
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Result Analysis & Reporting: Navigating the Console Output to debug in real-time and viewing the final Z Dashboard to verify test results (Plans, Passed, Failed)
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Session Highlights:
Live Execution: Watch a complete run of 13 test plans in the FoXYiZ framework, executed locally and via a CI pipeline
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Headless vs. Headed Mode: A discussion on why Jenkins typically runs tests in headless mode and how it interacts with browsers like Chrome
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Troubleshooting: Real-time fixes for login secrets, environment variables, and local host access conflicts
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Resources:
FoXYiZ Framework: Access the GitHub repository and demo projects mentioned in the video
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JPACT Shared Drive: Download the PPT and step-by-step Jenkins installation guide
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Who is this for? This session is essential for manual testers, SDETs, and QA Engineers who want to master the "Continuous" part of testing and move into a more senior, AI-enabled DevOps role.
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