Using Variables

Variables make your configurations flexible and reusable. Use them to avoid hardcoding paths, ports, or other values.

Variable Syntax

Use ${VARIABLE_NAME} anywhere you need dynamic values.

Example:

${PROJECT_ROOT}/backend
${SERVER_PORT}
${API_URL}

Scope Levels

Workspace Variables

Available to all environments within a workspace.

Use for: Shared paths, common ports, team settings

Environment Variables

Specific to one environment, can override workspace variables.

Use for: Developer-specific paths, local ports, personal preferences

Common Use Cases

Project Paths

# Variable
PROJECT_ROOT = C:\Projects\MyApp

# Usage in action
${PROJECT_ROOT}\backend\start.ps1

Dynamic Ports

# Variable
BACKEND_PORT = 8080

# Usage
http://localhost:${BACKEND_PORT}/health

Team Collaboration

# Workspace variable
REPO_URL = https://github.com/team/project

# Everyone uses same URL
git clone ${REPO_URL}

Tips

• Name clearly: API_URL is better than URL1
• Use defaults: Set values at workspace level, override only when needed
• Document: Add notes about what each variable should contain

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