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Setting application-specific properties on deploy by maven

I would like to deploy java app twice to one tomcat server, each time with different environment properties.

I would like to find a way like

mvn tomcat7:deploy -Denvironment=local

I don't mind using other maven plugin.

With no need to change files after deploy. Is it somehow possible? Thank you for you answer.

Solution

  • I used little workaround. I created different profiles which I use to update application property.

    example: In my POM I have:

    <profiles>
    <profile>
        <id>local</id>
        <properties>
            <environment>local</environment>
            ....
        </properties>
    </profile>

    and in application.property file I have

    environment=@environment@

    (That @ are correct! )

    This way I can deploy my app with defined environment by using command

    mvn -P local tomcat7:deploy

    and use environment variable anywhere else as ${environment}