Generative AI and ChatGPT - Quickstart with Examples - API Key and Authentication

This video tutorial guides viewers through configuring and securing an API key for use in a React application. It emphasizes the importance of using environment variables to protect sensitive information and demonstrates how to test the API key using console logs. The tutorial also covers running the application on a local server and preparing to make API calls with server-side rendering using Next.js.

What is the significance of using REACT APP environment variables in relation to API keys?

How can you ensure that your API key is not shared when making a project public?