如何使.properties从Jenkins读取参数

Question

I use Jenkins to run regression periodically I have java-maven project with 'ATC.properties' where I can choose browser, environment etc. by uncommenting appropriate one

#### browser ######
browser.name=firefox
#browser.name=chrome
#browser.name=ie

So I have to commit it, push and only after that job on Jenkins will run build with chosen parameters in 'ATC.properties' as well

How can I make my maven project read parameters from parametrised Jenkins build. Can any one give me some example with browser ? Do I have to use another one '.properties' file with described variables like

browser.name=${browser.name} ... 

in my project ?

Answer 1

Parameters defined in Jenkins will be expanded at run in Maven Build , Below process does not require additional property file :

Define jenkins choice parameter :

browser_name

Provide all your Browsers options as choices and select the required option at run time.

Now replace your pom.xml with ${browser_name} where you required the option of reading browser value instead of reading value from property file.

pass parameter at run time as below

mvn clean install -Dbrowser_name=%browser_name% [incase of windows]
mvn clean install -Dbrowser_name=$browser_name  [incase of linux]