Java DevOps

Organizations working on the Java EE stack are trying harder than ever to make Java DevOps a reality. By bringing together development and operations teams, Agile software development is streamlined, test automation becomes easier to achieve and the implementation of continuous integration (CI) and continuous delivery (CD) streams can become a reality when Java DevOps is done right.

December 28, 2020 28 Dec'20
A Jenkins YAML pipeline example

YAML has joined the ranks of declarative and scripted pipelines in Jenkins. Here's an example of what the syntax for a Jenkins YAML pipeline looks like.
December 23, 2020 23 Dec'20
A quick start guide on how to run Jenkins on AWS

Need to run Jenkins on AWS? It's not a bad idea, especially when developers consider the need for a CI/CD server to integrate with peripheral resources. This quick example shows you the easiest way ...
December 12, 2020 12 Dec'20
How to start Java's JVM Flight Recorder 3 easy ways

JDK Mission Control is feckless without a Java Flight Recorder file to profile. Here are 3 easy ways you can start JFR in Eclipse and monitor your JVM in JMC.
December 06, 2020 06 Dec'20
How to use Jenkins shared libraries in your pipelines

Keep complex logic out of your build scripts and take advantage of Jenkins shared libraries instead.

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Full GitHub Actions environment variables list for YAML build workflow scripts

The GitHub Actions environment variables available to a developer's workflows will vary from Ubuntu to Windows to MacOS. Here's a full environment variables list for each and why developers should ... Continue Reading
Jenkins GitHub Webhook build trigger example

Running into difficulty with GitHub Webhooks and Jenkins builds? This Jenkins and GitHub webhook integration example shows how to trigger remote builds without the 403 no valid crumb in request ... Continue Reading
10 best GitHub Actions examples

Here are the 10 best GitHub Actions examples for developers and DevOps admins that want to learn and master continuous integration and deployment. Continue Reading

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Declarative vs. scripted pipelines: What's the difference?

Scripted pipelines were once the standard for CI/CD but they are nearly extinct, and since supplanted by declarative pipelines. See how they compare and when each works best. Continue Reading
Fix the Jenkins error: Invalid agent type Docker specified [any, label, none]

Here's how to quickly fix the "Invalid agent type Docker specified. Must be one of [any, label, none]" error by installing the correct Jenkins Docker pipeline plugins. We'll get your Jenkinsfile up ... Continue Reading
How the process automation industry has changed during COVID-19

Process automation can help corporate budget planners cut costs and create efficiencies in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic. Expect companies that sell these tools to see significant growth in these times. Continue Reading

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Why GitHub renamed its master branch to main

The GitHub master branch is no more. Developers used to think it was untouchable, but that's not the case. Here's why GitHub made the switch from master branch to main branch. Continue Reading
RPA skills in demand as organizations eye better engagement

RPA developer skills are among the most valuable on any resume. Here's why organizations seek out developers with these skills and what returns RPA can deliver to an enterprise. Continue Reading
Create your first RPA robot in UiPath Orchestrator

After your RPA program is coded, you will need to create a robot in UiPath Orcestrator so the robotic automation can me managed. This UiPath robot creation tutorial shows you how to do exactly that. Continue Reading

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How to implement a remote Jenkins build trigger with a URL

This quick example will demonstrate how to implement a remote Jenkins build trigger. With the remote Jenkins build URL, a developer can call jobs from scripts, the CURL command and even Java code. Continue Reading
An example of how to easily add Git submodules

This git submodule add example demonstrates how a developer can use these steps to create a Git repository and add a new Git submodule to it. Continue Reading
Jenkins GitHub Integration for CI/CD Pipelines

This CI/CD example shows you how the integration of Jenkins with GitHub includes not only the ability to pull GitHub code, but also to trigger Jenkins build jobs with webhooks as well. Continue Reading