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Using Environment Variables in Jenkins Pipelines for Test Automation
When it comes to managing configurations in software development, environment variables play a pivotal role.
They not only keep your sensitive information secure but also help you maintain a clean and flexible codebase.
If you’ve been following best practices for storing credentials in .env files, you're already on the right path!
In this article, we'll explore how to utilize those environment variables effectively within your Jenkins pipeline, allowing you to enhance your CI/CD processes while keeping things tidy and secure.
Creating an Environment File
The journey begins by creating a .env file in your project’s root directory. This file will serve as a secure storage for your environment variables. Here's how it might look:
DB_HOST=localhost
DB_USER=myuser
DB_PASSWORD=mypassword
API_KEY=myapikeyLoading Environment Variables in Jenkins
There are a couple of methods to load these variables into your Jenkins pipeline. Let’s dive into each.
