Managing Environment Overrides with Infisical
Last updated November 4, 2023
Introduction:
In software development, the need to override certain environment variables for local development or specific use cases is common. Infisical provides a seamless way to manage these overrides. This article will guide you through the process.
Steps:
- Understanding Environment Overrides:
- Learn about the concept of environment overrides and when they're necessary.
- Access the overrides feature in the Infisical dashboard.
- Creating and Managing Overrides:
- Select the environment and secret you wish to override.
- Enter the override value and save it to your profile.
- Test the override to ensure it works as expected in your local development environment.
- Best Practices for Overrides:
- Keep track of which secrets have overrides and why.
- Use overrides judiciously to avoid confusion within the team.
- Regularly review and clean up any unnecessary overrides.
Conclusion:
Environment overrides are a powerful feature when used correctly. With Infisical, you can manage these overrides with ease, ensuring that your development process is both flexible and secure.
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