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Checkstyle - Overview ​

Overview ​

Overview ​

Checkstyle is a code analysis tool used to verify that Java code adheres to a coding standard. It contains checks for general Java coding style. However, it can be extended to include customized checks. The IBM DevOps Build Checkstyle plug-in allows for the results of a Checkstyle analysis to be included in a buildlife.

This plug-in includes one step.

Use the Publish Checkstyle Results step to automate publishing results from a Checkstyle report in your IBM Urban Code Build process. The Checkstyle results are included on the Analytics tab of a buildlife.

The Checkstyle results must be in a XML file format. For additional information on using Checkstyle, see the Checkstyle website.

Step palette ​

To access this plug-in in the palette, click Quality > Code Analysis > Checkstyle > Publish Checkstyle Results.

Compatibility ​

This plugin runs on all supported IBM DevOps Build platforms.

Installation ​

No special steps are required for installation. This plug-in is included with the installation of IBM Urban Code Deploy.If you need to install the plug-in again, see Installing plug-ins in UrbanCodeproducts.

History ​

Version 3.753093 released on March 9, 2016 ​

Version 3.753093 includes the following features and fixes:

  • Added RPX dependency.
  • Translation for step information.

Version 2.604291 ​

Version 2.604291 includes the following features and fixes:

  • A communication issue was fixed causing the UrbanCode Build server to fail if it was running with an IBM JDK or JRE.

Version 1.462541 ​

Version 1.462541 is the initial release of this plug-in.