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azure devops variables from task to templates
In Azure DevOps, you can pass variables from a task to templates by using template parameters and variable mapping. Here's a step-by-step guide on how to achieve this:
Define the template parameter: In your template YAML file, define a parameter that represents the variable you want to pass from the task. For example, if you want to pass a variable called
MyVariable
, your template YAML might look like this:yamlparameters:
MyVariable: ''
steps:
# Steps of the template
Invoke the template: In your pipeline YAML, invoke the template and pass the value of the variable from the task using the
parameters
keyword. For example:yamlsteps:
- task: YourTask # The task that sets the variable
# Other task configuration
- template: path/to/your/template.yml
parameters:
MyVariable: $(MyVariable) # Pass the variable value to the template
Replace
YourTask
with the actual task that sets the variable you want to pass, andpath/to/your/template.yml
with the path to your template YAML file.Variable mapping in the template: In your template YAML, you can access the passed variable using the defined parameter. For example, if you want to use the passed
MyVariable
in a script step within the template, you can use it like this:yamlsteps:
- script: echo $(MyVariable) # Use the passed variable
Replace
echo
with the appropriate command or script you want to run using the passed variable.
By following these steps, you can pass variables from a task to templates in Azure DevOps and use them within the template's steps. Make sure to adjust the variable names and template content to match your specific use case.