Practice Environment Variables and Secrets - 7.10 | 7. Setting Up Development Environment | Advanced Programming
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Question 1

Easy

What is an environment variable?

💡 Hint: Think about how configuration values can be stored.

Question 2

Easy

Which command can you use to set an environment variable in Unix?

💡 Hint: Look for the command that starts with 'export'.

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Interactive Quizzes

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Question 1

What does an environment variable do?

  • Stores sensitive data
  • Configures program behavior
  • Both A and B

💡 Hint: Think about what the term 'environment' relates to.

Question 2

True or False: A .env file should be publicly available to everyone.

  • True
  • False

💡 Hint: Consider the implications of giving access.

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Challenge Problems

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Question 1

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.

💡 Hint: Consider different needs for each environment regarding security and flexibility.

Question 2

Identify three common practices to avoid when dealing with secrets in coding, and explain why each is a problem.

💡 Hint: Reflect on the biggest security risks associated with mismanagement.

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