Run nano lab/.env.example.
nano lab/.env.example
Mission 60
Nano env example
Create a simulated env example without storing real secrets.
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Instructions
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Run cat lab/.env.example.
cat lab/.env.example
Run stat lab/.env.example.
stat lab/.env.example
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Lesson support
What to notice while you play.
Create a safe placeholder config file.
Use placeholder values such as API_KEY=redacted.
Secret hygiene begins with what you write into files.
- Saving real credentials.
- Leaving example files world-readable when they resemble secrets.
Reference
Commands in this lesson.
nano <file>
Open a simulated nano editor.
cat <file>
Print text file contents.
stat <path>
Show lab file details.