Oct. 26, 2023, 1:50 a.m. | Rak

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When developing applications, it's common to handle confidential data such as API keys, passwords, and tokens. We often refer to these sensitive pieces of data as "secrets".


Common examples of secrets are:



  • Database connection strings

  • API keys for third-party services

  • Encryption keys for sensitive data


In this guide, we'll explore how to manage these secrets using the Nitric SDK in Go.





Getting Started:


Prerequisites:



  1. Ensure Go is installed on your system.

  2. Install the Nitric SDK for Go.



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