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Discover how to resolve the common Jenkins Pipeline error: `Syntax error: Unterminated quoted string`. Clear explanations and solutions included!
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Troubleshooting Jenkins Pipeline: Fixing Syntax error: Unterminated quoted string

If you're working with Jenkins Pipelines, you might come across various syntax errors in your Jenkinsfile. One common issue is the Syntax error: Unterminated quoted string. This error can be quite frustrating as it causes your build to fail. In this guide, we will break down this problem and provide a concise solution.

Understanding the Issue

In a specific case, a user encountered the following problem in their Jenkinsfile:

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In this snippet, the build fails due to a syntax issue related to single quotes and how they're used with multi-line strings in Jenkins.

What Causes the Unterminated quoted string Error?

The error occurs primarily when there's a mismatch in the opening and closing quotes. In our Jenkinsfile example, the issue stems from the incorrect handling of quotes within the triple single-quoted string.

Here's what's going wrong:

The command inside the sh block contains double quotes (") which are not properly escaped or matched.

You have an extra double quote at the end of your command, causing Jenkins to perceive that there's an unclosed string.

Solution: Properly Escaping Quotes

To fix the Syntax error: Unterminated quoted string, it's essential to ensure that all quotes are correctly structured. Here’s how you can adjust the Jenkinsfile:

Adjusted Jenkinsfile Code

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Key Changes Made:

Removed the extraneous double quote from the end of the last line.

Kept the double quotes around the format string intact as they are correctly paired.

The Importance of Escaping Characters

When using triple quotes in strings, it’s crucial to be aware of how special characters are treated. You might need to escape certain characters, especially if they are part of the syntactic structure of the string.

For example, when using quotes inside strings:

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Tips for Using Multi-line Strings

Always ensure paired quotes to avoid mismatches.

Use escaping for characters that have special meanings in Groovy, such as single quotes (') and backslashes (\).

After making adjustments, always run tests to ensure that your changes work as intended.

Conclusion

Encountering a Syntax error: Unterminated quoted string can be tedious, but with careful attention to quotation marks and escaping characters, you can resolve the issue efficiently. Now you can proceed with your Jenkins pipeline with confidence, ensuring that your Jenkinsfile is syntactically correct.

Feel free to comment below if you have any further questions or need assistance with other Jenkins-related issues!