7.10.1 - Usage
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What is an environment variable?
💡 Hint: Think about what values your applications might need to run.
What is the purpose of a .env file?
💡 Hint: Consider how files can help manage projects.
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What is the purpose of using environment variables?
💡 Hint: Think about what variables do once they're set.
True or False: Environment variables can only be used for storing API keys.
💡 Hint: Consider all the application settings that might vary.
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You have an application that needs to change its configuration based on environment. Describe how you would use environment variables to manage this.
💡 Hint: Think of configurations that might change across development and production.
Explain how omitting environment variables might lead to security breaches.
💡 Hint: Reflect on the importance of securing sensitive data.
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