Introduction - Utkarsh Srivastava from VIT Bhopal University(Interested in Jenkins for GSOC 2026)

Hello everyone
My name is Utkarsh, and I am a Java Backend Developer.
I am very excited to start contributing to Jenkins, especially as It matches my preferred working language.

I am genuinely eager to work on real-world projects and learn from this amazing community. My interests include Backend development, Jenkins plugins, and CI/CD concepts. I’m highly motivated to explore Jenkins’ codebase, understand its architecture, and contribute to areas where I can be helpful.

I am currently setting up Jenkins locally, and strengthening my fundamentals so I can contribute effectively and confidently.

I would be grateful for any guidance on:

  • Good-first-issues to get started

  • Beginner-friendly plugins to explore

  • How to properly set up the Jenkins development environment

  • Suggestions for my first contribution