linkedin / linkedin/test-butler

Global locale changer

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Description

Could you please implement possibility of changing global locale like it is done in [Custom Locale](https://android.googlesource.com/platform/development/+/ef1337876b2dfbf76dc7e45e035f4a25ebc0f560/apps/CustomLocale/src/com/android/customlocale/CustomLocaleActivity.java)
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It may be used in tests which use locale-dependent WebView

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Research direction

Start by reading the referenced CustomLocaleActivity.java to understand the intended global-locale behavior, then inspect test-butler's Android test and WebView entry points. Define how locale changes should be exposed and restored for tests, and verify that locale-dependent WebView tests observe the selected locale.

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Assessment

Tech stack
android, java
Domain
mobile, testing
Issue type
Feature
Difficulty
5/5
Estimated time
Over a week
Activity status
Stale
Clarity
Mostly clear
Newbie friendliness
35/100

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