*/
    Properties getSystemProperties();

    /**
     * Sets the user properties to use for interpolation and profile activation. The user properties have been
     * configured directly by the user on his discretion, e.g. via the {@code -Dkey=value} parameter on the command
     * line.
     *
     * @param userProperties The user properties, may be {@code null}.
     * @return This request, never {@code null}.
     */