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hiding API keys in public github repo in iOS


Im using the parse framework in my app which I want to put on github in a public repo. Ive got some parse API keys in my app delegate that I dont want others to be able to use. This is my first app and im not really sure how to "hide" them. What would be the best way to accomplish this?


Solution

  • Put them in a external file that you never commit. that's most convenient IMO.

    e.g. have a keys.plist and in the appDelegate, just read the keys.plist


    Of course another way that is quite error prone is to blank them using * before you commit your source but... nah.. :P