How to reset build number in jenkins?
Why it is necessary to disable the job before resetting the build number?
when you’re making changes disabling the job prevents new builds from getting triggered. Therefore it is very important to disable them before resetting the build number.
Is it necessary to delete the whole build directory to reset build number?
No, you only have to delete the directory corresponding to the latest build number of the “builds” directory.
How can I set the next build number in the “nextBuildNumber” file?
Firstly, open the “nextBuildNumber” file with the text editor and set its content to the desired build number, make sure it should be higher than the deleted build number.
Can I reset build number even while Jenkins is running?
Yes, you can reset the build number even when Jenkins is running, but it is strongly recommended to disable the job temporarily to avoid any build conflicts.
How To Reset Build Number In Jenkins?
Jenkins is an open-source automation server that is mainly used in building, testing, and deploying software projects. In some scenarios, you must have found yourself in a situation where you want to reset the build number in Jenkins. Whether it is because of organizational reasons, or you want to start new, or any other specific reason. You can reset the build number in Jenkins by following the mentioned steps in the article and also we will going to discuss it in detail.