---
title: "Discussion on \"What is Jenkins and How to Set up Jenkins\" | Hashnode"
description: "Discussion on \"What is Jenkins and How to Set up Jenkins\". Discover how Jenkins automates build, testing, and deployment for improved DevOps. Explore its plugins and integrations to optimize software delivery"
url: "https://hashnode.com/posts/what-is-jenkins-and-how-to-set-up-jenkins/642135d57ecd6536da627738"
---

[Feed](https://hashnode.com/feed) /

Discussion

# [What is Jenkins and How to Set up Jenkins](https://govarthan.hashnode.dev/what-is-jenkins-and-how-to-set-up-jenkins?utm_source=hashnode&utm_medium=feed)

Discover how Jenkins automates build, testing, and deployment for improved DevOps. Explore its plugins and integrations to optimize software delivery

Mar 27, 2023 · 5 min read · govarthan.hashnode.dev  
Read the article

-   [#devops](https://hashnode.com/tag/devops)
-   [#jenkins](https://hashnode.com/tag/jenkins)
-   [#90daysofdevops](https://hashnode.com/tag/90daysofdevops)
-   [#ci-cd](https://hashnode.com/tag/ci-cd)
-   [#devops-articles](https://hashnode.com/tag/devops-articles)

## Written by

[Govarthan A](https://hashnode.com/@Govarthan)

@Govarthan · Vellore

  
[View profile](https://hashnode.com/@Govarthan)

Random Tech Guy

Linux|DevOps|ReactJS|SPFX

## Responses 1

Markdown supported · ⌘↵ to post

[Pavan Belagatti](https://hashnode.com/@pavanbelagatti)

[Mar 27, 2023](https://hashnode.com/posts/what-is-jenkins-and-how-to-set-up-jenkins/642135d57ecd6536da627738/comment/6421388c7988b96a2e13db0e)

Do people still use Jenkins?

[Govarthan A](https://hashnode.com/@Govarthan)

[Mar 27, 2023](https://hashnode.com/posts/what-is-jenkins-and-how-to-set-up-jenkins/642135d57ecd6536da627738/comment/6421388c7988b96a2e13db0e#reply-64213b207988b96a2e13db9b)

yes, most of the organization still using Jenkins since it is open source platform, and it has vast collection of plugin support

[Pavan Belagatti](https://hashnode.com/@pavanbelagatti)

[Mar 30, 2023](https://hashnode.com/posts/what-is-jenkins-and-how-to-set-up-jenkins/642135d57ecd6536da627738/comment/6421388c7988b96a2e13db0e#reply-6425a3c86698e5b90d8b7fa1)

[Govarthan A](https://hashnode.com/@Govarthan) I think Drone CI is better and well advanced as well as open-source.