Configure a Code Inspection Job with VE JENKINS Plugin

The Visual Expert (VE) Plugin configuration in Jenkins enables users to perform code analysis and generate documentation for the Visual Expert projects.

This VE Jenkins Plugin allows users to automate build commands for Visual Expert projects.
The Visual Expert (VE) Jenkins Plugin simplifies code analysis, code inspection and documentation generation automation with an easy-to-configure UI.

How to Perform Code Inspection using VE Jenkins Plugin?

  • Install the Visual Expert Plugin to the Jenkins Server.
  • Go to Dashboard → Manage Jenkins → Tools.
    Configure the Visual Expert Installation path in the Tools section. Select [Visual Expert] Plugin from the build drop-down list.
  • Jenkins will automatically download the VE projects currently configured in your local system.
  • Enter the Installation Path for Visual Expert on your local system.
    Visual Expert Plugin Installation - Jenkins
  • Select the Visual Expert Project you want to inspect from the drop-down list.
  • Select the report format as (JUNIT or JSON).
  • Mention the output path where the report should be saved.
  • Check the boxes for the job(s) you would like to run for your Visual Expert Project.
    VE Jenkins Plugin - Build Steps
  • Jenkins will run the code inspection jobs successfully. (See Below)
    VE Jenkins Plugin - Sample Output

 

Continuous Code Inspection, Visual Expert, Jenkins Plugin