Answer
Use env variables, config files, or libraries.
Keep secrets secure.
Supports portability across environments.
Keep secrets secure.
Supports portability across environments.
Quick Answer
Config management in Python: os.environ for environment variables. python-dotenv loads .env files into os.environ. pydantic Settings class with env_prefix for typed config with validation. dynaconf for multiple environments. 12-factor app principle: config in environment, not code. Never hardcode secrets - use environment variables or a secrets manager (AWS Secrets Manager, Vault). Different .env files per environment.
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