How to Remove Sensitive Data from Your Git History (For Real This Time)

Git retains all versions of files even after deletion, posing a risk for exposing sensitive data such as API keys or database credentials in public repositories. Developers must use tools like git-filter-repo to securely remove these secrets from their entire commit history and ensure strict practices to prevent accidental commits of sensitive information.

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