Cairo Secret Loading Precedence: Env Var vs File

Cairo Secret Management: Environment Variable vs. File Path Configuration

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Cairo Configuration Constraint

The goal is to ensure consistent secret loading for the Cairo application across development and production.

Uncertainty

The uncertainty lies in whether the documented secret loading mechanism prioritizes environment variables or file system paths when both are present.

Which documented configuration approach guarantees precedence for secrets?

Does the behavior change between Cairo versions?

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Cairo Secret Management: Environment Variable vs. File Path Configuration

Cairo Configuration Constraint

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