How do you handle secrets in pipelines (Azure Key Vault integration)?

Short answer: How do you handle secrets in pipelines (Azure Key Vault integration)? Answer: You never store passwords directly in YAML — instead, use Azure Key Vault or variable groups linked to Key Vault. Example: Create a Key Vault in Azure. Add secrets like SqlPassword. In pipeline, add Key Vault as a variable group. YAML: variables: group: MyKeyVaultVariables Secrets are pulled securely during build and never exposed in logs.

Real-world example (ShopNest)

ShopNest’s YAML pipeline builds on every PR, runs unit tests, then deploys to a staging slot on main-branch merges.

Say this in the interview

1. Define — one clear sentence (the short answer above).
2. Example — relate it to a project like ShopNest or your real work.
3. Trade-off — when you would not use it.