I Leaked API Keys Through My .env File — Here's What I Learned About Secret Management
The author shares a personal experience of accidentally leaking API keys through a .env file. They emphasize the importance of proper secret management and highlight common mistakes developers make with .env files. The article concludes with actionable advice for improving security practices around sensitive information.
- ▪The author accidentally committed a .env.production file containing real API keys and credentials to a repository.
- ▪Common mistakes include committing .env files, storing non-secrets in .env, and not having a rotation policy for secrets.
- ▪The author recommends using .env only for secrets, implementing validation at startup, and avoiding sharing secrets over chat.
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