Hands-On Continuous Integration and Automation with Jenkins - What Is Pipeline as Code?

The video tutorial introduces the concept of pipeline as code, explaining its benefits and implementation in Jenkins. It covers how pipelines can automate job processes, manage configurations under version control, and reduce manual job creation. The tutorial provides examples of pipelines, such as CI/CD and ETL, and discusses their applications. It explains the implementation of pipelines in Jenkins using the Pipeline plugin and Jenkins file, highlighting the advantages over standard Jenkins jobs, including resilience, versatility, and visualization capabilities.

What is one of the main advantages of using pipeline as code in Jenkins?

• It allows for manual configuration of jobs.

• It requires no version control.

• It eliminates the need for Jenkins plugins.

• It enables job processes to be defined and combined using code.

How does pipeline as code relate to infrastructure as code?

• Both manage and provision IT infrastructure through code.

• Both involve manual configuration of IT processes.

• Infrastructure as code is a subset of pipeline as code.

• Pipeline as code is unrelated to infrastructure as code.

Which of the following is a typical use case for pipelines?

• Running a single job without dependencies.

• Executing data processing tasks like ETL.

• Creating static web pages.

• Manual testing of code.

What scripting language is used for writing Jenkins files?

• Python

• Groovy

• JavaScript

• Ruby

What is a key feature of Jenkins pipelines introduced in Jenkins 2?

• They do not support version control.

• They cannot be visualized.

• They are implemented through a Jenkins file.

• They require no plugins.

Which benefit do pipelines offer over standard Jenkins jobs?

• They do not support complex requirements.

• They can survive a Jenkins restart.

• They are less resilient.

• They cannot be paused.

How can pipelines be extended in Jenkins?

• By using only Java code.

• Using domain-specific language scripts and shared libraries.

• By eliminating all plugins.

• Through manual configuration.