Secure Environment Variable in Node.js | Best Practices for Safe Configurations
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Learn the essential security practices for managing environment variables in Node.js! 🔐
✅ *Key Takeaways:* 1️⃣ *Avoid committing `.env` files* by adding them to `.gitignore`.
2️⃣ Use *environment-specific `.env` files* (e.g., `.env.production`, `.env.development`) for better flexibility.
3️⃣ Secure sensitive data with tools like *AWS Secrets Manager* or **Azure Key Vault**.
Protect your app from exposing sensitive configurations like API keys or database credentials. Follow these best practices to ensure your Node.js applications remain secure and scalable!
