To integrate Git with Jenkins, you first need to make sure the necessary Git plugin is installed. Jenkins offers a Git plugin that allows you to use Git as your Source Code Management (SCM) tool, which is crucial for building projects.
Here's a step-by-step process:
Check if Git Plugin is Installed: Jenkins comes with some plugins out of the box, but Git is not one of them. So it's best to check and install if necessary. Go to the Jenkins dashboard, click on "Manage Jenkins > Manage Plugins > Installed Tab". Look for 'Git Plugin'. If it's not there, switch to the "Available" tab, search for it and install it.
Create a New Jenkins Job: On your Jenkins dashboard, click on "New Item". Enter your project name and select the appropriate job type (e.g., 'Freestyle project'). Click on "OK" to create the job.
Configure Source Code Management: On the job configuration page, navigate to the "Source Code Management" section. Select "Git" and input your repository URL in the "Repository URL" field.
Specify Branches to Build: In the "Branches to build" section, specify the branch that you want Jenkins to build. By default, it's set to "*/master", meaning it will build the master branch.
Save Configuration: After providing all the necessary info, click on "Save" to save the configuration.