Practice Environment Variables And Secrets (7.10) - Setting Up Development Environment

Practice: Environment Variables and Secrets

Lesson 7.10Setting Up Development Environment

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Question 1.
What is an environment variable?
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Think about how configuration values can be stored.
Question 2.
Which command can you use to set an environment variable in Unix?
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Look for the command that starts with 'export'.
3Question 3.
What does an environment variable do?
- Stores sensitive data
- Configures program behavior
- Both A and B
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Think about what the term 'environment' relates to.
4Question 4.
True or False: A .env file should be publicly available to everyone.
- True
- False
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Consider the implications of giving access.
Question 5.
You are developing an application that will be deployed in multiple environments (development, testing, production). Describe how you would manage sensitive information for each environment, providing specific tools and practices.
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Consider different needs for each environment regarding security and flexibility.
Question 6.
Identify three common practices to avoid when dealing with secrets in coding, and explain why each is a problem.
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Reflect on the biggest security risks associated with mismanagement.

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