The Complete Practical Docker Guide - Getting Unsplash API Key

This video tutorial explains how to obtain and insert an Unsplash API key into a microservice. It covers creating an Unsplash account, setting up a demo application, and handling API keys securely using environment variables. The tutorial also discusses running the application locally or with Docker, highlighting the importance of using git ignore for sensitive data. Optional steps for setting up without Docker are provided for deeper understanding.

Why is it necessary to obtain an Unsplash API key for this project?

• To increase the number of image requests

• To run the application both locally and in Docker

• To avoid creating an Unsplash account

• To access premium features of Unsplash

What is the purpose of creating a demo application on Unsplash?

• To test the Unsplash API without restrictions

• To obtain an access key for API integration

• To bypass the need for an API key

• To increase the request limit to 100 per hour

Why should the Unsplash access key be stored in a .env.local file?

• To ensure it is committed to the GitHub repository

• To keep it secure and not shared publicly

• To allow multiple users to access it

• To make it easier to edit

What is the role of the gitignore file in this setup?

• To automatically generate access keys

• To increase the security of the application

• To exclude sensitive files like .env.local from being committed

• To include all environment files in the repository

What are the two options for running the application?

• Running locally or using Docker

• Using a cloud service or a local server

• Using Docker or a virtual machine

• Running on Windows or Linux

Why might someone choose to run the application without Docker?

• To increase the application's performance

• To avoid installing Node.js and Python

• To better understand the differences between Docker and non-Docker setups

• To reduce the application's size

What is the benefit of understanding both Docker and non-Docker application setups?

• To avoid using Unsplash API

• To gain a deeper understanding of application deployment

• To improve coding skills

• To increase the application's request limit