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A developer is writing a local script using the AWS SDK to read messages from an Amazon SQS queue. The script needs to run locally on the developer's workstation for testing. According to the AWS SDK default credential provider chain, which of the following is the recommended and most secure way to supply the AWS credentials during local testing?

  1. Store the credentials in the local AWS credentials file by running the `aws configure` command.Cevap
  2. B
    Hardcode the AWS Access Key ID and Secret Access Key directly into the AWS SDK client initialization code.
  3. C
    Store the credentials in AWS Systems Manager Parameter Store and retrieve them at runtime using hardcoded master keys.
  4. D
    Attach an IAM Role directly to the local workstation and configure its trust policy to trust the workstation's IP address.

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Storing the credentials in the local AWS credentials file by running the `aws configure` command.
Storing credentials in the local credentials file (typically at `~/.aws/credentials`) using the `aws configure` command is the recommended method for local development. The AWS SDK default credential provider chain automatically looks for these credentials, avoiding the risk of exposing secrets in the application source code.

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1
Identify the execution environment of the application.
The application is running locally on the developer's workstation.
Different execution environments dictate different credential management best practices.
2
Evaluate the AWS SDK credential lookup hierarchy.
The default credential provider chain checks environment variables, then the local credentials file, and then instance/task metadata.
Understanding the lookup order ensures the SDK can find the credentials without hardcoding.
3
Choose the option that secures credentials without exposing them in code or configuration files that might be committed.
The local credentials file configured via the AWS CLI is the standard and secure choice for local workstations.
This keeps credentials local to the developer's machine and prevents accidental commits of secrets to code repositories.

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