Open Robotics Releases 'lint_launch' for ROS2 Error Checking
TL;DR. Open Robotics introduced 'lint_launch,' a new tool designed to identify common errors in ROS2 launch files without executing processes. - The tool checks launch files and provides clear error messages with precise location context. - It enforces conventions for argument definition and passing, promoting better reusability in robotics projects. - Developed internally for ROS2 Humble, it is now open-source for community use and contributions.
- Open Robotics launched 'lint_launch' to pre-check ROS2 launch files for errors.
- The tool provides specific error locations, improving on standard ROS2 error reporting.
- 'lint_launch' enforces coding conventions for better launch file modularity and reuse.
- The utility is available as open-source, inviting community feedback and development.
Sources
- Check your launch files for common errors: introducing lint_launch — discourse.openrobotics.org