Python Configuration Management Externalize configuration from code using environment variables and typed settings. Well-managed configuration enables the same code to run in any environment without modification. When to Use This Skill - Setting up a new project's configuration system - Migrating from hardcoded values to environment variables - Implementing pydantic-settings for typed configuration - Managing secrets and sensitive values - Creating environment-specific settings (dev/staging/prod) - Validating configuration at application startup Core Concepts 1. Externalized Configuration All…