Managing Next.js Secrets in CI/CD

This repository demonstrates a secure approach to managing environment variables in a Next.js application using Docker and GitHub Actions.

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Overview

In Next.js applications, handling environment variables, especially for client-side use, requires careful consideration. This project showcases how to securely manage and expose environment variables during the CI/CD process, ensuring that sensitive information is protected.

Key Features

• Next.js: Leveraging environment variables securely on both the server and client side.
• Docker: Containerization of the Next.js application for consistent deployment.
• GitHub Actions: Automated build and deployment process with secure handling of secrets.

How It Works

• Dockerfile Modifications: Integrates build-time arguments to securely pass environment variables into the application.
• GitHub Actions: Uses GitHub Secrets to securely inject environment variables during the Docker build process, ensuring that sensitive information is not exposed in the codebase or public repositories.

Repository Structure

• src/: Contains the Next.js application source code.
• Dockerfile: Configures the Docker image, including secure handling of environment variables.
• .github/workflows/: Contains the GitHub Actions workflow file used for CI/CD.

Getting Started

Clone the repository and follow the instructions in the relevant blog post to set up and run the application.

License

This project is licensed under the MIT License.