White Blue • 5/7/2021

Why storing secrets and passwords in Git is a bad idea

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This article discusses the critical security risks of storing application secrets (e.g., database passwords, API keys) in Git repositories. It explains why this common practice is problematic due to code sharing, team collaboration, and Git's persistent history. The article also introduces several correct approaches for managing secrets securely outside of source control.

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