How to Add a Jenkins Agent With Docker Compose

In the previous article on installing Jenkins with Docker Compose, we learned how to install and set up Jenkins using Docker Compose. It is now time to learn how to add a Jenkins agent using Docker Compose.

With the installation of Jenkins using Docker Compose, we are familiar with Docker Compose and its related file contents. Before we talk about adding the Jenkins agent using Docker Compose, let’s first understand what Jenkins agents are and what they are used for.