Online Bookstore Web Application Integration using Jenkins.
The project aims to develop an online bookstore web application that facilitates browsing and searching for books online. It will involve setting up a CI/CD pipeline using Jenkins to automate the integration process, including building a Docker image and pushing it to Docker Hub.
Project Purpose/Goal(s):
Problem Solving: The project aims to streamline the deployment process of the online bookstore application by automating integration and deployment tasks.
Beneficiaries: Users seeking convenient online book browsing and purchasing experience will benefit from this project. Additionally, developers and project stakeholders will benefit from the efficiency gained through automation.
Impact of Non-initiation: Without initiating this project, deployment processes would remain manual, leading to potential delays, errors, and inefficiencies in delivering updates to the bookstore application.
Assumptions:
Resource Availability: It is assumed that the necessary resources for development, such as development environments, tools, and infrastructure, are readily available.
Technological Compatibility: Assumption is made that all integrated tools and technologies, including Jenkins, GitHub, Docker, and Azure DevOps, are compatible and adequately configured.
Team Availability: Assumes the availability of team members for collaboration and contribution throughout the project’s duration.
Success Factors:
Must-haves:
- Successful setup of a CI/CD pipeline using Jenkins.
- Implementation of a comprehensive Jenkinsfile defining necessary build, test, and deployment stages.
- Integration of GitHub for source code management, including proper branch protection rules and issue tracking.
- Successful building and pushing of Docker images to Docker Hub.
- Utilization of Azure DevOps Board for Agile project management, including managing work items on a Kanban board with clear stages (ToDo, Doing, Done).
Nice-to-haves:
- High code coverage and effective static analysis incorporated into the CI pipeline.
- Efficient Blue Ocean UI for visualizing CI pipeline stages and build history.
- Smooth execution of pull requests, including code review processes and automatic issue closure.
Risk Factors:
Security: Risk of security vulnerabilities in the application or pipeline infrastructure.
Compliance: Risk of non-compliance with regulatory requirements related to data protection and privacy.
Technical Challenges: Risks associated with compatibility issues, tool misconfigurations, or unexpected technical hurdles during pipeline setup.
Resource Limitations: Risks related to resource constraints, such as time, budget, or personnel, which may affect project completion within the desired timeframe.
Projected Project Cost and Resources:
| Project Needs / Investment | Recurring Cost / Maintenance | |
| Staffing Needs (Technical and/or Functional) | Hiring technical and functional staff | Salaries for ongoing support |
| Consultants | Consulting services for specialized tasks | Fees for ongoing consultancy |
| Training/Documentation | Training sessions for team members | Costs for updating documentation |
| Hardware | Servers, workstations, networking equipment | Maintenance and upgrade expenses |
| Software | Jenkins, Docker, GitHub, Azure, DevOps | License renewal and upgrade costs |