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Environment Variables for Web Developers

In this course we configure Javascript web apps to be secure using dotenv. Dotenv is a versatile library but that makes it difficult to know how to use it safely in all projects. In this course, I demonstrate a few patterns that you can apply across most types of applications.

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On demand video

1 hr 53 mins

Video Lessons

13 Videos

Course Instructor

Kemal Ahmed

disabled engineer. entrepreneur. front-end lover. ex-aws contractor

How The Course Works

01Remote

You can take the course from anywhere in the world, as long as you have a computer and an internet connection.

02Self-Paced

Learn at your own pace, whenever it's convenient for you. With no rigid schedule to worry about, you can take the course on your own terms.

03Community

Join a vibrant community of other students who are also learning with Environment Variables for Web Developers. Ask questions, get feedback and collaborate with others to take your skills to the next level.

04Structured

Learn in a cohesive fashion that's easy to follow. With a clear progression from basic principles to advanced techniques, you'll grow stronger and more skilled with each module.

Course Overview

What you will learn

How to use dotenv to build a 12-factor app
Importance of not committing your keys
How to integrate dotenv into React Native
Differences between dotenv on the front end and back end
Where dotenv doesn't solve your problem
How to create a project from scratch

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In this course we practice general strategies for configuring Javascript projects to be secure and robust in team settings using environment variables. Every language has a way to handle environment variables, which makes it difficult to understand the best and most up to date way to use them with the rest of your project setup.

In 12 videos we cover environment variables in back end node, front end react, and mobile react native. You'll learn when environment variables are not even the best solution for configuration.

It's taught by Kemal Ahmed who is the maintainer of react-native-dotenv.

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