Environment Variables

Configure environment variables that will be passed to your container at runtime. Environment variables are key-value pairs that provide configuration settings, API keys, database connections, and other runtime parameters to your containerized applications.

What are Environment Variables?

Environment variables are dynamic values that can affect the way running processes behave in your container. They provide a way to:

• Configure Applications: Pass configuration settings without modifying code

- Store Credentials: Provide API keys, database passwords, and other sensitive information

• Set Runtime Parameters: Control application behavior based on deployment

environment

• Enable Feature Flags: Toggle application features on or off

Best Practices

Security Considerations

• Use Descriptive Names: Make variable purposes clear through naming

- Avoid Hardcoding: Use environment variables instead of hardcoded values in your application

Configuration Management

• Group Related Variables: Use prefixes to organize related configuration

(e.g., DB_ , SMTP_)

• Provide Defaults: Have sensible defaults in your application when

variables are optional

• Validate Values: Implement validation in your application for critical

environment variables