title: Where to keep `java.util.Properties` file and how to access it?
body: <p>I am adding email sending capability to my web app. SMTP server settings will be read from a <code>java.util.Properties</code> file. I wouldn't like to hardcode path to this file.  </p>
  
  <p>Where should I keep this file? </p>
  
  <p>How should I access this file? </p>