* defined precedence onto each other to achieve proper precedence. Precedence is defined as:
     * <ul>
     *     <li>System properties (lowest precedence)</li>
     *     <li>Project properties (optional)</li>
     *     <li>User properties (highest precedence)</li>
     * </ul>
     * Note: Project properties contains properties injected from profiles, if applicable. Their precedence is