secrets management

This article explores the best practices for managing secrets during deployments using Linux Bash, highlighting the importance of secure handling of sensitive information like passwords and keys. It discusses the risks of poor secrets management and provides strategies such as avoiding hardcoded secrets in scripts, using environment variables, encrypting version control with tools like Git-crypt, and utilizing dedicated secrets management tools like HashiCorp Vault. Detailed guidance on setting up and using Vault in Bash scripts is provided to ensure secure secret retrieval and application integrity.