Where to put `sentry.properties` file in Android Studio project?

Where to put `sentry.properties` file in Android Studio project?

The `sentry.properties` file is used to configure the Sentry SDK for your Android project. It contains settings such as your Sentry DSN, release version, and other optional configurations.

Recommended Location:

The best place to put your `sentry.properties` file is in the **`src/main/resources`** folder of your Android Studio project.

• This location ensures that the file is included in your compiled APK.
• It follows the standard convention for resource files in Android projects.

Why not in other locations?

Placing the file elsewhere might result in issues:

• `src/main/java` folder: While accessible, this location is meant for Java code and might not be suitable for configuration files.
• `src/main/assets` folder: This folder is meant for raw assets, and the file might not be properly loaded by the Sentry SDK.

Example `sentry.properties` file:

dsn=https://YOUR_DSN_HERE@sentry.io/YOUR_PROJECT_ID
release=YOUR_RELEASE_VERSION
environment=development

Accessing the `sentry.properties` file:

The Sentry SDK automatically loads the `sentry.properties` file from the **`src/main/resources`** folder when initialized.

You can also load the file manually using the following code:

import java.io.InputStream;
import java.util.Properties;

public class MyApplication extends Application {

  @Override
  public void onCreate() {
    super.onCreate();

    // Load sentry.properties file
    Properties properties = new Properties();
    try (InputStream stream = getAssets().open("sentry.properties")) {
      properties.load(stream);
    } catch (Exception e) {
      // Handle error
    }

    // Access properties
    String dsn = properties.getProperty("dsn");
    String release = properties.getProperty("release");

    // ...
  }
}

Benefits of using `sentry.properties` file:

• Easy Configuration: It provides a centralized location for all Sentry settings.
• Version Control: The file can be easily managed under version control alongside your project code.
• Separation of Concerns: It keeps configuration separate from code, promoting code organization.

Conclusion:

Storing your `sentry.properties` file in the **`src/main/resources`** folder of your Android Studio project ensures proper inclusion in your APK and simplifies Sentry SDK configuration. Remember to replace the placeholders with your actual Sentry DSN, release version, and other necessary settings.