Synchronisation Context Task

A sychronisation context across multiple tasks or projects.
Only one task can be in a synchronisation context at any time. This provides a mechanism for locking, either within a project or inbetween projects.

Version

Available from version 1.5

Examples

Minimalist example

<sequential>
  <tasks>
    <!-- Tasks defined here -->
  </tasks>
</sequential>

Full example

<sequential continueOnFailure="true" context="thereCanBeOnlyOne" timeout="1200">
  <description>Example of how to run multiple tasks in a synchronisation context.</description>
  <tasks>
    <!-- Tasks defined here -->
  </tasks>
</sequential>

Configuration Elements

Element	Description	Type	Required	Default	Version
context	The name of the synchronisation context. This is only needed if multiple synchronisation contexts are desired.	String	No	DefaultSynchronisationContext	1.5
continueOnFailure	Should the tasks continue to run, even if there is a failure?	Boolean	No	false	1.5
description	Description used for the visualisation of the buildstage, if left empty the process name will be shown.	String	No	The task/publisher name.	1.5
dynamicValues	The dynamic values to use for the task.	Dynamic Values array	No	None	1.5
tasks	The tasks to run within the synchronisation context. These tasks will be run in the order they are defined.	Task And Publisher Blocks array	Yes	n/a	1.5
timeout	The timeout period (in seconds). The time-out is only used for attempting to aquire the context. If the task cannot acquire the context within this period, it will time out and throw an error. Once the context has been acquired, there is no time limit on how long it can be held.	Int32	No	300	1.5

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