Can I set different build flags for normal build vs (unit) test build

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I’m testing a networking library. During these tests I want to disable OTA firmware upgrades, but for a normal build they should be on.

I was thinking about adding a build flag ‘allowFirmwareUpgrades’ to control this, but then this flag should have different value for normal build vs test build…

I could fix this with having separate environments, but that’s kind of a dirty workaround.

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That’s exactly what environments are for IMHO. I wouldn’t call it a “dirty workaround”.

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Settings different build flags for unit tests would double the number of environments. I think it makes more sense to be able to set different flags in the same environment, similar to how you can set debug build flags different from release build flags.

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Well, if you’re worried about settings duplication, I’ve solved it like this:

I have my unit testing env changes not commited/pushed yet [and it would better show reusing], but the idea is there.

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I have found an even better option: Platformio.ini common settings for release and debug but not for native - #4 by dvdnwk

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