Store sensitive data in environment variables using phpdotenv

[@Beachcasts]

For LIVE streaming where I experiment with tools like this in real time, check out www.twitch.tv/beachcasts

[@Beachcasts]

Also, check out my last video covering API documentation with OpenAPI and Stoplight studio: kzbin.info/www/bejne/kJi8mWp-rLl9eqc

[@Mohaaaaaaaa]

Thank you !

[@JimmyJazz5964]

I keep getting [Undefined type 'Dotenv\Dotenv']. I've looked on Stack Overflow but the solutions there don't work for me. Any solutions?

[@groovebird812]

Hi, what if i use the same credentials on 2 different environments? Do i have to store the data twice or is there a way to only set the values once?

[@Beachcasts]

Many providers have a way, such as Secrets Manager at AWS, allowing you to share those credential across environments. That's a great idea for a future video. Thanks for watching.

[@henricnylund2719]

Awesome, thanks for the tip! Do you think the "Zend" way of handling configuration with *.global.php and *.local.php files is obsolete or does it have some advantages over using environment variables? Best, Henric

[@Beachcasts]

Thanks for the comment. Though I like putting sensitive info in the environment, the rest should be in the *.global.php and/or *.local.php.

[@akankshapriya9739]

Can anyone plz suggest me how to hide credentials that is in application.ini file of zend framework by using environmental variable??

[@Beachcasts]

Many PHP folks find this package helpful: github.com/vlucas/phpdotenv

[@cseale61]

You really need to update this video now. People are going to try to use your video and your methods no longer work for this module.

[@Beachcasts]

Unfortunately, KZbin doesn't allow updated versions on videos. Would need to be a completely new video. I can likely update the description, for now. Thank you.