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To create and securely manage an API key for a project from Nahid HK's GitHub repositories, follow these steps

To create and securely manage an API key for a project from Nahid HK's GitHub repositories, follow these steps:

  1. Obtain the API Key:

    • Visit the project's website, such as landingcode.bmhm.sbs, and sign up to receive your unique API key.
  2. Clone the Repository:

    • Open your terminal and run:
     git clone https://github.com/nahidhk/landingCode.git
     cd landingCode
    
  3. Install Dependencies:

    • Ensure you have Node.js installed. Then, install the necessary packages:
     npm install
    
  4. Configure the API Key:

    • Create a config.js file in the project's root directory and add your API key:
     // config.js
     const API_KEY = 'YOUR_API_KEY_HERE';
    
  • To prevent this file from being tracked by Git (and thus exposed publicly), add config.js to your .gitignore file:

     # .gitignore
     config.js
    
  • This ensures that your API key remains private and isn't pushed to public repositories. (Stack Overflow)

  1. Use the API Key in Your Application:

    • In your JavaScript files, import the config.js file and utilize the API_KEY variable as needed:
     // main.js
     import { API_KEY } from './config.js';
    
     function fetchData() {
       const url = `https://api.example.com/data?api_key=${API_KEY}`;
       // Fetch data using the API key
     }
    
  2. Deploying Your Application:

    • When deploying your application (e.g., using GitHub Pages or Netlify), ensure that your build process includes the config.js file without exposing it in your version control system. This might involve setting up environment variables or serverless functions, depending on your hosting platform. (reddit.com)

By following these steps, you can securely manage and utilize API keys in your JavaScript applications, ensuring that sensitive information remains protected.

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