Globalyzer CI/CD (Continuous Integration and Continuous Delivery)
What is Globalyzer Lite and Globalyzer CI/CD?
Globalyzer Lite is the product created using the Globalyzer API that allows users to scan code and create reports without having to use the Globalyzer Workbench or set up a database. In the Lingoport Continuous Globalization Server, Globalyzer Lite (Globalyzer CI/CD) is an integral part of the process to create reports that are displayed in the Lingoport Dashboard showing the number of internationalization issues detected.
Using Globalyzer Lite in a Continuous Globalization System
Globalyzer Lite is easy to integrate into Continuous Integration (CI) systems. For instance, using Lite from Jenkins can be done through the following steps:
- Check in a project definition file into source control (or, if you prefer, place one in the Jenkins server's filesystem).
- Run the following from Jenkins' shell:
java -jar globalyzer-lite.jar -f "${WORKSPACE}/GlobalyzerProjectDefinitionFile.xml" --project-path "${WORKSPACE}" --report-path "globalyzer-lite-reports"
- Use the Lingoport Dashboard to display the results from the generated reports.
You may also pass the reports to your own reporting system.
How do I install Globalyzer Lite?
To install the Globalyzer Lite, you first need a Globalyzer account (see this FAQ). Once you have an account, you log into the Globalyzer Server and at the bottom of your home page there is a link to download Globalyzer Lite.
The Globalyzer Lite is a standalone Java application. It uses Rule Sets to scan code at the command line. It is used in Jenkins configured for the Continuous G11n System and can be integrated as an external tool in an IDE.
Please see installation for complete Globalyzer Lite download/installation instructions.
