Jenkinfile DSL how to specify target directory

Question

I\'m exploring Jenkins 2.0 pipelines. So far my file is pretty simple.

node {
    stage \"checkout\"
    git([url:\"https://github.com/luxengine/math.git\"])

           


        

Answer 1

Clarification

Looks like you are trying to configure Pipeline job (formerly known as Workflow). This type of job is very distinct from Job DSL.

The purpose of Pipeline job is to:

Orchestrates long-running activities that can span multiple build slaves. Suitable for building pipelines (formerly known as workflows) and/or organizing complex activities that do not easily fit in free-style job type.

Where as Job DSL:

...allows the programmatic creation of projects using a DSL. Pushing job creation into a script allows you to automate and standardize your Jenkins installation, unlike anything possible before.

Solution

If you want to checkout your code to specific directory then replace git step with more general SCM checkout step. Final Pipeline configuration should look like that:

node {
    stage "checkout"
    //git([url:"https://github.com/luxengine/math.git"])
    checkout([$class: 'GitSCM', 
        branches: [[name: '*/master']], 
        doGenerateSubmoduleConfigurations: false, 
        extensions: [[$class: 'RelativeTargetDirectory', 
            relativeTargetDir: 'checkout-directory']], 
        submoduleCfg: [], 
        userRemoteConfigs: [[url: 'https://github.com/luxengine/math.git']]])

    stage "build"
    echo "Building from pipeline"
}

As a future reference for Jenkins 2.0 and Pipeline DSL please use built-in Snippet Generator or documentation.