To start the Jenkins setup, we need to install a couple of plugins that Jenkins provides to make the process easier. We need a couple of Jenkins plugins to help set up the automated test run. Follow these steps to install some of the plugins:
- Launch Jenkins (http://localhost:8080).
- Click on Manage Jenkins.
- Select Manage Plugins, as illustrated:
- Click on the Available tab.
- Click on Filter and type in Gradle plugin.
- Select the checkbox next to the result.
- Click on Install without restart.
- Repeat the preceding steps for the following plugins:
- Cucumber reports
- Github plugin
- Android Emulator plugin
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Once done, restart Jenkins.
This finishes the installation of all the required plugins point in time. We can always go ahead and add more plugins as the need arises.