README

Setting up a GitHub Repository

1. Create a new repository:

   • Go to GitHub and log in.
   • Click on the + icon in the top right corner and select New repository.
   • Enter a repository name and description.
   • Choose to make the repository public or private.
   • Click Create repository.

2. Clone the repository:

   • Copy the repository URL.
   • Open a terminal and run:

     git clone https://github.com/your-username/your-repository.git

   • Navigate into the repository directory:

     cd your-repository

Configuring SSH Keys

1. Generate a new SSH key:

   • Open a terminal and run:

     ssh-keygen -t rsa -b 4096 -C "your_email@example.com"

   • Follow the prompts to save the key (default location is recommended).

2. Add the SSH key to the ssh-agent:

   • Start the ssh-agent in the background:

     eval "$(ssh-agent -s)"

   • Add your SSH key to the ssh-agent:

     ssh-add ~/.ssh/id_rsa

3. Add the SSH key to your GitHub account:

   • Copy the SSH key to your clipboard:

     cat ~/.ssh/id_rsa.pub

   • Go to GitHub and navigate to Settings > SSH and GPG keys.
   • Click New SSH key, provide a title, and paste your key.
   • Click Add SSH key.

Configuring GitHub in Jenkins

1. Install GitHub plugin:

   • Go to Manage Jenkins > Manage Plugins.
   • In the Available tab, search for GitHub and install the GitHub Plugin.

2. Configure GitHub credentials:

   • Go to Manage Jenkins > Manage Credentials.
   • Add a new credential with your GitHub username and personal access token.

3. Create a new Jenkins job:

   • Go to New Item, enter a name, and select Freestyle project.
   • Under Source Code Management, select Git.
   • Enter your repository URL and select the credentials you added earlier.

4. Build triggers:

   • Under Build Triggers, check GitHub hook trigger for GITScm polling.

5. Save and build:

   • Save the job configuration.
   • Click Build Now to test the setup.