Welcome to "Jenkins on Mainframes: A Comprehensive Guide." In the world of modern software development, the integration of mainframe systems with modern DevOps practices is not only possible but essential for many organizations. This book is your roadmap to successfully implementing Jenkins, a powerful automation tool, in conjunction with mainframe environments, enabling you to streamline your development, testing, and deployment processes.

Mainframes have long been the backbone of critical business applications, handling enormous workloads with unmatched reliability. However, integrating these venerable systems into contemporary DevOps workflows can be a daunting task. This book aims to bridge that gap by providing you with a comprehensive understanding of how Jenkins can be harnessed to work harmoniously with mainframes.

Whether you are a mainframe developer looking to modernize your workflow, a DevOps engineer seeking to integrate mainframes into your automation pipeline, or an IT manager responsible for optimizing your organization's mainframe operations, this book has something to offer. We cover a wide range of topics, from the fundamentals of mainframes and Jenkins to advanced concepts like continuous integration, security, and performance optimization.