Setting Up Jenkins Pipeline for Simple React App

This repository demonstrates setting up a Jenkins pipeline for that builds the Docker image of a basic react application.

Prerequisites

• Docker installed on your Jenkins server or machine: Install Docker
• Jenkins installed and running: Install Jenkins

Steps to Set Up

1. Install Jenkins Plugins

Ensure the following plugins are installed in Jenkins:

• Docker Plugin: Allows Jenkins to use Docker to run builds.
• Pipeline Plugin: Provides support for Pipeline as Code.

2. Configure Jenkins

1. Start Jenkins:

   • Follow installation instructions to start Jenkins.
   • Access Jenkins at http://localhost:8080 (or configured port).

2. Set up Docker Hub Credentials (if applicable):

   • Go to Jenkins > Credentials.
   • Add Docker Hub username and password as secret text credentials.

3. Create Jenkins Pipeline

1. Create a New Pipeline Project:

   • Click on "New Item" on Jenkins dashboard.
   • Enter a name (e.g., my-react-app-pipeline) and select "Pipeline" as project type.

2. Configure Pipeline from SCM:

   • Under "Pipeline" section, choose "Pipeline script from SCM".
   • Select your SCM (e.g., Git) and enter repository URL (https://github.com/your-username/my-react-app).

3. Save and Run Pipeline:

   • Save your pipeline configuration.
   • Click "Build Now" to run the pipeline manually for the first time.

4. Monitor and Customize Pipeline

• Jenkins will execute the steps defined in Jenkinsfile (located in your repository).
• Customize Jenkinsfile to define build, test, and deployment stages specific to your React application.