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## BaseArtifactBooter.discover() method

Discover files based on the 'glob' property relative to the 'projectRoot'. Discovered artifact files matching the pattern are saved to the 'discovered' property.

<b>Signature:</b>

```typescript
discover(): Promise<void>;
```
<b>Returns:</b>

Promise&lt;void&gt;