Never commit passwords, API tokens, or encryption keys to public or private Git repositories. Use specialized secret management tools like HashiCorp Vault, AWS Secrets Manager, or GitHub Secrets, and inject them into your config at runtime. 2. Keep Code and Configuration Separate
As systems grow in complexity, managing configuration files becomes a challenge known as "configuration drift." Implementing strict best practices ensures stability and security. The Twelve-Factor App Methodology config
Demystifying "Config": The Definitive Guide to Modern Software Configuration Never commit passwords, API tokens, or encryption keys
Whether you are focusing on or cloud infrastructure deployment? Never commit passwords
Depending on the complexity of the system, configurations are stored in various formats. Each has its own strengths: