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3,471 PointsI get the following error when I attempt to visit localhost:3000/api/todo_lists.json
Missing secret_key_base
for 'development' environment, set this value in config/secrets.yml
Is this due to versioning or configuration/an outdated video?
Also, why does the video not continue the previous one?
1 Answer
Nathan Johnson
3,580 PointsWas having the same issue, but this fixed it. Found this in another thread - just reposting here for anyone else with this issue:
- Create a secrets.yml file in your config directory.
- In your terminal, type the following command: rake secret. This will generate a secret for you to include in your secrets.yml file.
- Add the following snippet of code to your config/secrets.yml file:
development:
secret_key_base: PASTE_YOUR_GENERATED_SECRET_HERE
(NOTE: WHEN TYPING THE ABOVE COMMAND, BE SURE TO ADD SPACES BEFORE "secret_key_base" AND NOT TABS, AS THIS WON'T WORK IN A YML FILE.)
Be sure to migrate your database: bin/rake db:migrate RAILS_ENV=development
Now when you boot up the server and render the application in the browser, you should be good to go.