Jenkins vs GitHub Actions: A Product Manager's Comparison
📚 Table of Contents Why Tool Selection Matters Jenkins Overview: Strengths and Weaknesses GitHub Actions Overview: Strengths and Weaknesses Feature Comparison Matrix Cost Analysis: Jenkins vs GitHub Actions Use Case Scenarios: When to Choose Each Team Skill Requirements Comparison Migration Considerations Recommendation Framework Conclusion and Decision Guide Why Tool Selection Matters Last quarter, I watched a startup burn through $50,000 and three months of engineering time on a CI/CD migration that should have taken two weeks. The problem? They chose the wrong tool for their context and didn’t realize it until they were knee-deep in custom plugins and maintenance hell. ...