hide the google maps api key for github

Question

I'm following a tutorial for google maps v3 where in the <head> they include:

<script type="text/javascript"
      src="https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/js?key=API_KEY&sensor=SET_TO_TRUE_OR_FALSE">
</script>

I want to share my code on github but I don't want my API_KEY to be public. Is there something I can do with .gitignore to reference the above script but not share my api key?

Just see: https://stackoverflow.com/a/72842869/9944300 – Amin Soheyli Jul 04 '22 at 05:33 — Amin Soheyli, Jul 04 '22 at 05:33

score 1 · Accepted Answer · answered Jan 22 '14 at 09:18

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Maybe it's easier if you just don't use a key. It's an optional feature so Google can track your API usage for example if you need to purchase additional quota.

answered Jan 22 '14 at 09:18

Th3Alchemist

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yeah if it's not necessary no problem – Connor Leech Jan 22 '14 at 09:24
The key is now required. – geocodezip Jul 04 '22 at 11:14

hide the google maps api key for github

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