Prompt
Never store sensitive credentials (passwords, API keys, tokens, etc.) in plain text within code repositories. This practice poses a significant security risk as it can lead to unauthorized access if the repository is compromised or accidentally made public.
Instead:
- Use environment-specific configuration files that are excluded from version control
- Implement secrets management tools or services
- Use environment variables for runtime injection of sensitive values
- Include commented placeholder examples in configuration templates
Example of good practice:
-DOCKERHUB_PULL_USERNAME=actual_username
-DOCKERHUB_PULL_PASSWORD=actual_password
-DOCKERHUB_PULL_EMAIL=actual_email@example.com
+# DOCKERHUB_PULL_USERNAME=your_username
+# DOCKERHUB_PULL_PASSWORD=your_password
+# DOCKERHUB_PULL_EMAIL=your_email
Make sure to add these sensitive files to your .gitignore file and document the required environment variables in your project documentation.