In a nutshell, Jenkins CI is the leading open-source continuous integration server. Built with Java, it provides over 1000 plugins to support building and testing virtually any project.
# What to Use Jenkins for and When to Use It
Use Jenkins to automate your development workflow so you can focus on work that matters most. Jenkins is commonly used for:
- Building projects
- Running tests to detect bugs and other issues as soon as they are introduced
- Static code analysis
- Deployment
Execute repetitive tasks, save time, and optimize your development process with Jenkins.
# Downloads
Non-source downloads such as WAR files and several Linux packages can be found on our [Mirrors].
