通过VSTS Rest API创建发布：如何设置变量值及命名规范？

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Core Answer #

Yes, you can set release-level variable values using the properties collection in the ReleaseStartMetadata object when creating a release via the REST API. But you do need to follow a specific naming convention for the property keys to make it work.

Required Naming Format & Examples #

• Each variable entry in properties must use the key pattern: releaseVariables.{YourVariableName}
• The value for each key needs to be an object containing a value field (this is the actual value you want to assign to the variable). Here's a practical JSON example:

  "properties": {
    "releaseVariables.DeployTargetEnv": {
      "value": "Production"
    },
    "releaseVariables.BuildVersionTag": {
      "value": "v2.4.1"
    }
  }
  

• For secret variables (values that require encrypted storage), add an isSecret: true property to the object:

  "properties": {
    "releaseVariables.DBAdminPassword": {
      "value": "SecurePass_123!",
      "isSecret": true
    }
  }
  

Key Notes #

• These values will override the default variable settings in your release definition, but only for the specific release instance you're creating.
• Ensure the variable name (the part after releaseVariables.) matches exactly with the variable name in your release definition—this is case-sensitive, so double-check spelling and capitalization to avoid issues!

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