What are plugins

Plugins act as versatile connectors that enable one service to interact with another seamlessly. They function similarly to how Single Sign-On (SSO) allows you to use your Gmail or GitHub accounts to log into various websites, bridging the gap between different platforms and enabling programmatic integration.

For example, if you need to connect Jenkins with Azure, you can install an Azure plugin within your Jenkins pipeline. This plugin grants programmatic access to Azure, streamlining the integration process between the two services. Similarly, you might choose Jenkins to build your projects while leveraging GitHub Actions or another CI/CD tool for deployment. The plugin architecture empowers you to adopt the best tool for each phase of your workflow without compromise.

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