One of the most common mistakes I still see developers make: Hardcoding API keys directly in the codebase. Example: const API_KEY = "abcd1234" The problem? As soon as this code is pushed to a public repository, your API key becomes exposed. Anyone can access it, misuse it, and potentially cost you money or compromise your system. The better approach is to use environment variables. Store secrets in a .env file and access them using: process.env.API_KEY It’s a small shift, but a fundamental best practice in secure backend development. If you're working with Node.js or APIs, this is something you should never ignore. Have you ever accidentally exposed a secret in your code? #javascript #nodejs #webdevelopment #softwareengineering #backenddevelopment #coding #programming #developers #devtips #security #env #apikey

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