Java CI/CD: From Continuous Integration to release management

The blog post by Matthew Casperson delves into the integration of Jenkins, Docker, and Octopus to establish a Continuous Delivery pipeline, extending the functionality of Jenkins to automatically trigger deployments via Octopus once a Docker image is pushed to Docker Hub. By installing the Octopus plugin in Jenkins, the post outlines the process of configuring Octopus Server and tools, and updating the Jenkins pipeline to add steps for creating and deploying releases in Octopus. This setup allows for managing releases across multiple environments, such as Dev, Test, and Prod, while highlighting the distinction between Continuous Deployment and Continuous Delivery, advocating for the latter due to its flexibility in manual promotions and regulatory compliance. The final section hints at further enhancing the pipeline by incorporating operational maintenance processes, setting the stage for future discussions on managing production deployments effectively.