How to use Bamboo variables when using an existing Dockerfile in a Docker build task
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Summary
When using a Docker task in Bamboo to build a docker image, it may be desirable to pass and dereference Bamboo variables even when using an existing Dockerfile.
Solution
Use Docker build arguments:
It can be configured in Bamboo inside your Docker task configuration using the Additional Arguments field. Example below:
Additional Arguments
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--build-arg VERSION=${bamboo.versionVariable}Dockerfile
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ARG VERSION
RUN curl -L --silent https://packages.atlassian.com/maven-external/com/atlassian/bamboo/atlassian-bamboo/${VERSION}/atlassian-bamboo-${VERSION}.pom > /tmp/pom.xmlWas this helpful?