Jenkins Gradle Plugin

The Jenkins Gradle plugin integrates Gradle build automation directly into Jenkins continuous integration pipelines. It allows for the automated execution of Gradle projects and reports the results directly within the Jenkins UI. This enables developers to trigger builds without manually invoking Gradle commands outside the CI environment.

You configure the plugin by using the `gradle` step in your Jenkinsfile, specifying the tasks you want to execute. You must also ensure that a Gradle installation is defined in the Jenkins Global Tool Configuration. The plugin will then use this defined version to run your automated build tasks.

Yes, the plugin natively supports the Gradle Wrapper, allowing Jenkins to use the exact project-specific version of Gradle defined in your repository. This ensures build consistency across different environments. You can easily invoke the wrapper by checking the appropriate box in the freestyle project configuration or using the `useWrapper` parameter in a pipeline script.

The plugin automatically detects test result files generated by Gradle (such as XML reports) and displays them in the Jenkins test results interface. This feature requires enabling test result publishing within your build step configuration. It provides a detailed breakdown of passed, failed, and skipped tests directly on the Jenkins dashboard.