Implement Secure Environment Configuration Management #25
Description
Issue: The application lacks proper environment variable configuration with no .env.example template and insufficient validation for different deployment environments.
Business Impact:
- Security vulnerabilities from exposed sensitive configuration
- Deployment failures across different environments
- Configuration drift between development, staging, and production
- Compliance and audit risks
Technical Requirements:
- Create comprehensive
.env.examplewith all required variables - Implement environment variable validation schemas
- Add configuration management for different deployment environments
- Establish secure secret management practices
- Add configuration validation at application startup
Files: Project root, environment configuration files
Acceptance Criteria:
- Complete
.env.examplewith all required variables and documentation - Environment validation prevents application startup with invalid config
- Separate configurations for development, staging, and production
- Sensitive values properly marked and documented
- Configuration changes require validation before deployment
- Integration with secret management services for production