How to handle 'open-sourcing' your application, when it uses a personal API key? [duplicate]
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27-09-2019 - |
Question
Possible Duplicate:
How to open-source an application that uses API keys
I'm creating an application that uses a personal API key. How can I open source the application?
Possible Duplicate: How to open-source an application that uses API keys
I guess now my question is, which is a good option to use?
Solution
Make the API key a configuration item so that it can be specified by the person using the code rather than having it hard-coded within the source.
OTHER TIPS
Mask the key in the application with instructions that the user should get his own key. Would be best if this configurable from a config file or UI.
It may also be good to have a screen demo of the application, so the target audience knows how it is suppose to behave when they put in their own key.