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What does "secret (Kubernetes)" mean in programming?
secret (Kubernetes) is one of the most common terms in software development. This guide explains what it means, how it is used in practice, and why it matters, with real examples from the developer world.
Definition
A Kubernetes object used to store sensitive data such as passwords or tokens, base64-encoded. Unlike ConfigMaps, Secrets can be restricted via RBAC and are kept out of pod specs to reduce accidental exposure.
Example
"Pass the API key to the pod via a Kubernetes secret instead of hardcoding it."
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