Is it possible to set an VSTS Build variable in a Build Step so that the value can be used in a subsequent Build Step?

Question

I'm currently using Build in Visual Studio Team Services (was Visual Studio Online), and would like to be able to set a Build Variable in a Build Step so that the new value can be used in a subsequent Build Step.

Obviously you can set it before the Build starts but I'm looking to late bind the variable during a subsequent Build Step.

Is this possible?

Answer 1

Please set system.bug to true, looks like there is a bug which mutes your stdout, due to which all your #vso are non-functional.

Please check this reference: https://github.com/microsoft/azure-pipelines-tasks/blob/master/docs/authoring/commands.md