Extend Jenkins with plugins so it can connect to your tools and do much more than basic builds.
Jenkins uses plugins to add features and connect with other tools. Instead of having every CI/CD feature built into Jenkins itself, plugins can add support for things like Git, Docker, cloud platforms, notifications, testing, and deployment.
Plugins are powerful, but they also become part of your Jenkins environment and need to be managed carefully. Keeping plugins compatible, updated, and limited to what you actually need helps make Jenkins more stable and secure.
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