Streamlining Access Tokens for Developers

[geoffreygarrett]

Problem Statement:

Developers need to efficiently manage access tokens for Azure, GitHub, and Anaconda cloud. This is especially difficult for those with backgrounds in non-software engineering fields who are unfamiliar with DevOps, version control, and related concepts. The goal of this document is to provide clear and concise guidance on obtaining and updating access tokens, with a focus on ease of use for developers with limited time.

Requirements:

• Familiarity with environment variables on their relevant OS (Linux, MacOS, Windows)
• General understanding of the importance of defining token permissions for safety
• Knowledge of the purpose of the services offered by GitHub, Azure, and Anaconda Cloud

Deliverables:

• Overview of access tokens and their importance
• Clear instructions for generating tokens on Azure and GitHub
• Steps for maintaining tokens and updating them as needed
• Code snippets for UNIX and Windows to demonstrate the use of named tokens from the environment
• Admonitions to highlight important information
• Summary of information covered in the document
• Final thoughts and recommendations

Formatting:

• Use clear language and concise instructions
• Provide images to accompany steps for a visual guide
• Differentiate between MacOS and Ubuntu only if necessary

[geoffreygarrett]

Current state @DominicDirkx