2.6.8 Deployment & Management

1. Environment Variables

• Store each external API’s credentials (COINGECKO_API_KEY, TWILIO_ACCOUNT_SID, etc.) in .env or AWS Parameter Store/Secrets Manager.

2. Versioning & Fallback

• Some APIs (like Binance) release new versions periodically. Ensure your integration code handles version changes gracefully.

3. Monitoring

• Log all external calls for debug/troubleshooting.

• Set up alerts if external services become unreachable or exceed response time thresholds.