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The command "smalltalkci" refers to the SmalltalkCI tool, which is a command-line interface (CLI) tool primarily used for continuous integration (CI) of Smalltalk projects.
Continuous integration is a development practice where code changes are frequently integrated into a shared repository, and automated tests and builds are run to ensure the code's stability and functionality. SmalltalkCI helps facilitate this process for Smalltalk projects.
By running the "smalltalkci" command, developers can trigger a series of predefined tasks, such as cloning the project repository, running unit tests, checking code coverage, and generating build artifacts like executable images or packages. These tasks are typically configured in a build script file, such as a ".travis.yml" file used by popular CI platforms like Travis CI.
SmalltalkCI supports multiple Smalltalk dialects, including Pharo, Squeak, GemStone, and others. It can handle different versions of Smalltalk and manage dependencies as well. The tool relies on publicly available configuration files for various Smalltalk projects, which helps ensure consistency and ease of use.
Overall, "smalltalkci" is a command used to invoke the SmalltalkCI tool's functionalities, enabling developers to implement continuous integration for Smalltalk projects and automate various development tasks.