In this chapter, we will take a look at a selection of ways in which Jenkins can be extended by combining it with other languages, tools, and software.
In doing so, we will take a look at the following topics:
Using the Jenkins script console
Developing with Groovy, Grails, and Gradle
Jenkins and Docker—Jenkins in Docker and Docker in Jenkins
Building Android applications with Jenkins
Building iOS applications with Jenkins
Covering all of these topics in detail is out of the scope of this book, but we will introduce the topics, explain the basic setup, and provide links for further information. This should provide a good enough overview and enable you to get started with using Jenkins with these technologies. Also, it may provide some ideas for extending your Jenkins setup to incorporate other tools and technologies.