Integration Patterns
When integrating external services with Julep, following consistent patterns helps ensure security, reliability, and maintainability. This guide covers common integration patterns with a focus on using secrets effectively.Authentication Patterns
API Key Authentication with Secrets
For services that use API keys for authentication, store them as secrets:OAuth Authentication with Secrets
For OAuth flows, keep client credentials in secrets:Basic Authentication with Secrets
For services using basic authentication:Integration Configuration Patterns
Database Connection with Secrets
When connecting to databases, use secrets for connection parameters:Service Configuration with Secrets
For configuring service endpoints and parameters:Advanced Integration Patterns
Hybrid Secret and Expression Pattern
Combine secrets with expressions for dynamic configurations:Multi-tenant Service Integration
For handling multiple tenant configurations with secrets:Service Discovery Pattern
For dynamically selecting services based on configuration:Best Practices
Secret Naming Conventions
- Use descriptive names:
stripe_api_key
instead of justapi_key
- Use service prefixes:
aws_access_key
,aws_secret_key
- For multiple environments:
dev_api_key
,prod_api_key
Secret Rotation
Implement regular secret rotation without service disruption:Error Handling
For graceful handling of authentication and configuration errors:Next Steps
- Secrets Management - Learn about advanced secrets management
- Complex Workflows - Build complex workflows with integrations
- Multi-Agent Systems - Coordinate multiple agents with integrations