Managing secrets and environment variables
Imagine you’re building a magic box for your one-page portfolio website, specifically for a section called MY ARTICLES. This magic box can automatically update your website with new articles you write. However, to work, it needs a special key that accesses your blog posts without letting anyone else see this key. This is where secrets and environment variables come into play in GitHub Actions.
What are secrets and environment variables?
Secrets are like special or keys that you don’t want others to find. For your website, a secret could be a password or a special code that lets GitHub Actions access your blog posts safely.
Environment variables are settings that can change based on different conditions when GitHub Actions run. They help customize how your workflows operate without changing the actual code.
Why use them?
Using secrets and environment variables has the following benefits:
- Keeping sensitive...
