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Store your keys safely

An API key in your source code is not a cosmetic flaw, it is an open door. The .env file is where it belongs instead.

About 7 minutesUp to 100 LP
Ben, founder of Creaiter

Ben · Founder of Creaiter

Your learning goal

You will spot secrets, decide about NEXT_PUBLIC_ on purpose, and know what has to happen first in an emergency.

  • 1Tell secrets apart from ordinary configuration
  • 2Separate server values from public values
  • 3Handle a leaked key correctly
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