#85: Secure Your React App: Using ENV Variables to Protect Private Data

Published: 24 August 2024
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In this video, we’ll explore how to secure your React app by using environment variables (.env files). You’ll learn the importance of protecting sensitive data, the correct syntax for defining variables, and how to access these variables across different pages. By the end, you’ll have a solid understanding of how to keep your private data safe in your React projects. Real-life examples included!

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⌛TIMELINE⏳
0:00 Introduction to ENV in React App
Overview of environment variables and their importance in React.

0:10 Different Ways to Write ENV Variables in Various Languages
Comparison of how environment variables are handled in different programming languages.

1:05 Live Example: Why We Need .env Variables
Demonstrating the importance of securing sensitive data with environment variables.

2:30 Syntax for Writing ENV Variable Names in React
How to correctly format and name your environment variables in a React app.

4:42 Where to Create .env Files
Guidelines on where and how to set up your .env files in a React project.

5:40 How to Write ENV Variables in React App
Step-by-step instructions on writing and accessing ENV variables within your React application.

6:25 Accessing ENV Variables in Different Pages
Techniques for retrieving environment variables across various components and pages.

8:00 Pushing Data to GitHub
Best practices for handling ENV files when pushing code to GitHub to avoid exposing sensitive data.

9:00 Access Source Code for Free
Information on where viewers can download the source code for the project.