Redwood design consistency made simple

Although the buzz around the office water cooler is about how we leverage AI, we can’t forget the rapidly approaching third quarter that has Oracle’s HCM module on track to being completely migrated to Oracle Redwood. At the same time, Oracle’s also hard at work making Redwood mandatory for other modules, such as self-service procurement.

For a refresher, Redwood is more than just a style guide. It is a full design language that governs everything from layout and color to interaction patterns and accessibility. An inconsistent Redwood implementation can quickly degrade the end-user experience and could even cause functional issues. Not something you want… but there’s a solution.

Enter the Oracle Redwood Analyzer Tool

The Oracle Redwood Analyzer Tool is a utility that helps validate and analyze UI implementations to ensure they align with Oracle’s Redwood design guidelines. It scans the codebase of applications—especially those built with Oracle Visual Builder or Redwood components—and flags any violations, inconsistencies, or deprecated usage. In short, the tool ensures that what you build looks, feels, and behaves like a Redwood application.

Who should use it?

• Developers building Redwood apps in Oracle Visual Builder or other Oracle Cloud environments
• UI/UX Designers who want to audit live applications for Redwood adherence
• QA Engineers who need to ensure design consistency across multiple modules
• Architects and Project Leads overseeing large-scale Oracle Cloud implementations

Helpful hints

Here are some of the most important elements to consider to get the biggest benefit when using the Oracle Redwood Analyzer:

• Become familiar with Redwood Design Guidelines. Adhere to the core Redwood UX standards such as minimalist, spacious layouts, consistency of spacing, text and colors, and the use of Redwood patterns.
• Use it during development. Run the analyzer during early development stages, not just during final QA, so you can make sure you catch:
  • Design violations
  • Incorrect components (e.g. non-Redwood-styled buttons)
  • Inconsistent spacing or colors
• Prioritize fixing ‘errors’ first. The analyzer will categorize findings, and we recommend fixing errors first, followed by warnings and lastly addressing suggestions.
• Do not ignore accessibility reports. Address any accessibility issues such as missing attributes, inaccessible color combinations and tab order.
• Check for custom component violations. Look for and correct any non-compliant components.

Get in touch

Got any questions about your Redwood roll-out, the Redwood Analyzer or Oracle Cloud Applications? Reach out to the Oracle experts at Inoapps.