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How to Run Sonarqube on Mac?

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To run SonarQube on Mac, first download the SonarQube package from the official website and unzip it to a desired location on your computer. Then, open a terminal window and navigate to the bin directory within the SonarQube folder. Run the command "./macosx-universal-64/sonar.sh console" to start SonarQube in console mode. Access the SonarQube dashboard by opening a web browser and navigating to http://localhost:9000. Login with the default credentials (admin/admin) and you are now ready to start analyzing your projects with SonarQube on Mac.


What is the SonarQube Scanner on Mac?

The SonarQube Scanner is a command line tool used to analyze projects and send the results to a SonarQube server for processing and viewing. It performs static code analysis to detect bugs, vulnerabilities, and code smells in the codebase. On Mac, the SonarQube Scanner can be installed and run using the Terminal application to improve code quality and maintainability.


What is the SonarLint plugin for SonarQube on Mac?

SonarLint is an open-source static code analysis tool that can be used as a plugin for IDEs such as IntelliJ IDEA, Eclipse, and Visual Studio. SonarLint for IntelliJ IDEA provides on-the-fly feedback to developers on new bugs and quality issues injected into Java, JavaScript, and PHP code. It directly integrates into the IDE to show code issues and vulnerabilities as you type code.


SonarQube is another tool that provides continuous inspection of code quality to perform automatic reviews with static analysis of code to detect bugs, code smells, and security vulnerabilities. The SonarLint plugin for SonarQube on Mac allows developers to connect their projects in IDE to a SonarQube server, so they can receive real-time feedback on code quality and security issues identified during their development process.


How to create a new project in SonarQube on Mac?

To create a new project in SonarQube on Mac, follow these steps:

  1. Start by logging into your SonarQube server and navigating to the Projects page.
  2. Click on the "Create a new project" button.
  3. Choose the type of project you want to create (such as Maven, Gradle, or others) and provide the necessary information for your project, such as a unique project key and display name.
  4. Configure the project settings, such as quality profiles, quality gates, and other parameters as needed.
  5. Once you have configured all the necessary settings, click on the "Create" button to create your new project in SonarQube.
  6. After your project is created, you can start analyzing your code by running a new analysis on your project.


That's it! You have successfully created a new project in SonarQube on your Mac.


How to view project metrics in SonarQube on Mac?

To view project metrics in SonarQube on your Mac, follow these steps:

  1. Open your web browser and navigate to the SonarQube web interface (usually located at http://localhost:9000).
  2. Log in with your SonarQube credentials.
  3. In the top menu, click on "Projects" and select the project for which you want to view metrics.
  4. In the project dashboard, you will see an overview of various metrics such as code quality, coverage, duplications, and issues.
  5. You can click on each metric to see a detailed breakdown and analysis of the codebase.
  6. Use the filters and options available on the dashboard to customize the view and analyze specific aspects of the project.


That's it! You can now view project metrics in SonarQube on your Mac.

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