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MR-Jenk

Objectives

Within this module, you will set up a Continuous Integration (CI) and Continuous Deployment (CD) pipeline using Jenkins. This pipeline will automatically build, test, and deploy your e-commerce microservices project.

Instructions

1. Setting Up Jenkins

• Download, install, and configure Jenkins.
  • Hint: Use Jenkins official documentation or Docker to set up Jenkins.
• Set up build agents if necessary.

2. Create a CI/CD Pipeline for Your E-commerce Platform

• Create a Jenkins Job that fetches the source code from your Git repository (e.g., GitHub).
• Set up build triggers to initiate a build whenever there's a new commit.

3. Automated Testing

• Integrate automated tests within your pipeline.
  • Hint: Use JUnit for backend testing and Jasmine/Karma for Angular frontend testing.
• Ensure that the pipeline fails when a test fails.

4. Deployment

• Automatically deploy your application to a server or platform of your choice after successful builds. Consider platforms like AWS, Heroku, or a local server.
• Implement a rollback strategy in case a deployment fails.

5. Notifications

• Set up email or Slack notifications to inform team members of build status, whether it's a success or a failure.

Bonus

• Parameterized Builds: Allow certain parameters to be customizable for each build run. For example, choose different deployment environments.
• Distributed Builds: Use multiple build agents to carry out builds in parallel or to build for different platforms or environments.

Testing

Your CI/CD setup will be assessed on:

• Successful and automated fetching of the latest code changes.
• Effective implementation of automated tests and correct response to their outcomes.
• Proper deployment strategies, ensuring new versions are smoothly transitioned into live environments.
• The immediacy and accuracy of build and deployment notifications.
• (Bonus) The correct and innovative use of parameterized and distributed builds.

Resources

Jenkins Official Documentation JUnit Documentation Jasmine/Karma Testing for Angular