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title: "Discussion on \"How to keep your secrets off GitHub\" | Hashnode"
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# [How to keep your secrets off GitHub](https://gentlegiantdev.hashnode.dev/how-to-keep-your-secrets-off-github?utm_source=hashnode&utm_medium=feed)

Using Node.js and DotEnv

Sep 15, 2022 · 3 min read · gentlegiantdev.hashnode.dev  
Updated Oct 17, 2022  
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## Written by

[Eric Jakobsen](https://hashnode.com/@gentlegiantdev)

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Gentle Giant coding his way through life

Nothing brings me greater joy than finding innovative and reliable solutions to complex problems. I love that software engineering asks each of us to show up each day and unlock a new piece of the puzzle. Prior to web development I ran my own successful e-commerce brand for over a decade. During that time I learned communication is important above all - both amongst team members and with customers. Communicating more effectively required me to dig deeper into the technologies we used which began my passion for software engineering. When I am not coding you can find me tending to my garden, engrossed in a novel, or hiking the beautiful mountains of Southern Arizona.

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[Al - Naubit](https://hashnode.com/@naubit)

[Sep 15, 2022](https://hashnode.com/posts/how-to-keep-your-secrets-off-github/6323909add55cd8b89b1a4cd/comment/6323a06fbc15ea8efdf5b596)

That was a nice read! Liked, bookmarked, and followed, keep up the good work!

[Eric Jakobsen](https://hashnode.com/@gentlegiantdev)

[Sep 16, 2022](https://hashnode.com/posts/how-to-keep-your-secrets-off-github/6323909add55cd8b89b1a4cd/comment/6323a06fbc15ea8efdf5b596#reply-6324a93fbc15ea8efdf5e162)

Thanks, glad you enjoyed it!