system.xml What is the difference in adding a new configuration option process for different option types (secret, file)?

Question

From the official M2 Developer certification guide I'm stuck at this question.

How would you add a new system configuration option? What is the difference in this process for different option types (secret, file)?

I know how to add new system configuration options but I have no ideea about this part What is the difference in this process for different option types (secret, file)?.

Any clues,tips are highly appreciated.

Answer 1

Secret is used for getting raw encrypted value

check below link for more detail

https://inviqa.com/blog/how-use-system-configuration-and-helpers-magento-2