Octopus Easy Mode - Build Information

Matthew Casperson's guide outlines the process of incorporating build information into a deployment process using Octopus, a tool for DevOps automation. The tutorial requires an Octopus Cloud account and the Octopus AI Assistant Chrome extension, and it is easier to use the cloud-hosted version due to its minimal configuration needs. The project setup involves creating a script project named "05. Script App with Build Information" and includes steps like adding a Maven feed, referencing a package, and uploading build information using Octopus CLI. Build information is represented in a JSON file, which is typically generated by CI plugins in real-world scenarios. Additionally, the guide demonstrates configuring a mock Jira server to simulate work item integration. The example concludes with creating a release in Octopus, linking the package to the build information, and showing how associated CI builds, Git commits, and work items are presented. The next suggested step for users is to explore adding tenants to the project.