Configuration File

Also called: Config File

A file that stores settings, parameters, and options used to configure the behavior of an application, tool, or system.

Named configuration values provided by the operating system or runtime environment that allow applications to access settings, credentials, and other configuration without hardcoding them into source code.

Secret Manager

A secure tool or service designed to store, manage, and retrieve sensitive credentials and API keys in software applications.

Dependency Management

The process of declaring, installing, updating, and maintaining the external libraries and packages required by a software project.

Package Manager

A tool that automates installing, updating, removing, and managing software packages and their dependencies in a development environment.

Boilerplate

A reusable starter codebase or project template that provides a predefined structure and common functionality for faster development.

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