What does the 'Delete the workspace before build starts' option do in Jenkins?Discards old buildsDeletes the Jenkins workspaceDeletes the project repositoryDeletes the build artifacts

The 'Delete the workspace before build starts' option in Jenkins performs the following steps:

1. Discards old builds: This option deletes any previous build data or artifacts stored in the workspace before starting a new build. It helps to ensure a clean and fresh workspace for each build.

2. Deletes the Jenkins workspace: The workspace is the directory where Jenkins stores all the files and resources required for the build process. Enabling this option will delete the entire workspace directory before starting the build.

3. Deletes the project repository: If the project is using a version control system like Git or SVN, enabling this option will delete the local repository copy in the workspace. This ensures that the build starts with a clean repository state.

4. Deletes the build artifacts: Build artifacts are the output files generated during the build process, such as compiled code, test reports, or documentation. Enabling this option will delete these artifacts from the workspace before starting the build.

Overall, enabling the 'Delete the workspace before build starts' option helps to maintain a clean and consistent build environment by removing any remnants from previous builds.