7.10.2 - Example
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Practice Questions
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Define what an environment variable is.
💡 Hint: Think about how applications can receive configuration settings.
What command is used to set an environment variable in a Unix-like system?
💡 Hint: Think about the keyword that indicates you're making a variable available in the environment.
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What command is used to set an environment variable on Unix-like systems?
💡 Hint: Look for the command that starts with 'ex' related to exporting.
True or False: Hardcoding API keys directly in your code is considered a safe practice.
💡 Hint: Think about the risks of sharing code publicly.
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Suppose you have an application that needs to connect to a cloud database. Describe a secure way to implement this while using environment variables.
💡 Hint: Consider how configuration can be different in production versus development.
Your team decides to use a secret management tool for handling credentials. Describe the advantages it offers compared to using environment variables.
💡 Hint: Think about scenarios that require frequent credential updates.
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