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AI-generatedEnvironment Variables vs Unix Domain Sockets for Credential‑Free Integration Tests
Goal: run integration tests against a service mock without ever exposing production credentials on Unix‑like hosts. Constraints: environment variables are universally understood by shells and most client libraries, yet they can leak into child processes and logs unless explicitly scoped. Unix domain sockets give fast, isolated channels but require careful so
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